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Cry, the Beloved Country-Chapters 13-17

Total questions: 10

Worksheet time: 9mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

In Chapter 13, Msimangu reminds Kumalo that despair is what?

a)

Pointless

b)

Necessary

c)

A sin

d)

An emotion

2.

Which of Gertrude’s possessions are sold at a great profit?

a)

Her clothes

b)

Her furniture

c)

Her books

d)

Her horses

3.

Who offers help to John and Kumalo at the mission?

a)

Mrs. Lithebe

b)

Msimangu

c)

Gertrude

d)

Father Vincent

4.

In the prison visiting room, what does Absalom blame his condition on?

a)

Bad company, the devil

b)

Bad company, God

c)

Money, the devil

d)

Circumstances, God

5.

In Chapter 15, what does the man from the reformatory apologize to Kumalo for?

a)

Ignoring Kumalo

b)

Stealing his money

c)

His harsh language

d)

Framing Absalom

6.

Who does Kumalo go to Pimville to visit?

a)

John’s ex-wife

b)

Absalom’s girlfriend

c)

Gertrude

d)

Father Vincent

7.

How many “husbands” has Absalom’s girlfriend had since leaving home?

a)

None

b)

1

c)

5

d)

3

8.

What does Absalom’s girlfriend say she wants most?

a)

Absalom’s freedom

b)

A quiet life

c)

Money

d)

A job

9.

Mrs. Lithebe overhears Gertrude and Absalom’s girlfriend ___ and does not approve.

a)

Laughing

b)

Counting money

c)

Singing

d)

Speaking

10.

Sometime after Kumalo speaks with Absalom, who visits Kumalo at the mission house?

a)

Father Vincent

b)

Mr. Carmichael

c)

Gertrude

d)

Mrs. Lithebe