WorksheetsCry, the Beloved Country-Chapters 13-17
Total questions: 10
Worksheet time: 9mins
In Chapter 13, Msimangu reminds Kumalo that despair is what?
Pointless
Necessary
A sin
An emotion
Which of Gertrude’s possessions are sold at a great profit?
Her clothes
Her furniture
Her books
Her horses
Who offers help to John and Kumalo at the mission?
Mrs. Lithebe
Msimangu
Gertrude
Father Vincent
In the prison visiting room, what does Absalom blame his condition on?
Bad company, the devil
Bad company, God
Money, the devil
Circumstances, God
In Chapter 15, what does the man from the reformatory apologize to Kumalo for?
Ignoring Kumalo
Stealing his money
His harsh language
Framing Absalom
Who does Kumalo go to Pimville to visit?
John’s ex-wife
Absalom’s girlfriend
Gertrude
Father Vincent
How many “husbands” has Absalom’s girlfriend had since leaving home?
None
1
5
3
What does Absalom’s girlfriend say she wants most?
Absalom’s freedom
A quiet life
Money
A job
Mrs. Lithebe overhears Gertrude and Absalom’s girlfriend ___ and does not approve.
Laughing
Counting money
Singing
Speaking
Sometime after Kumalo speaks with Absalom, who visits Kumalo at the mission house?
Father Vincent
Mr. Carmichael
Gertrude
Mrs. Lithebe
