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This test consists of 5 short answer questions, 10 short essay questions, and 1 (of 3) essay topics.
Short Answer Questions
1. Where does the taxi driver tell Kumalo and Msimangu that Absalom might be living?
2. Who does Stephen Kumalo receive a letter from in the opening pages of the novel?
3. What is Absalom’s attitude in jail?
4. What does Mrs. Ndlela tell Kumalo and Msimangu about Absalom that concerns them?
5. Who does the letter at the beginning of the novel claim is sick?
Short Essay Questions
1. Describe Kumalo’s initial physical reaction when the white reformatory worker comes to apologize. Why does Kumalo behave this way? What effect does it have on the white reformer?
2. Why does Msimangu apologize to Kumalo after they have met the pregnant girl?
3. Briefly describe the life of the woman who is the protagonist of Chapter 9, living in Orlando’s Shanty Town.
4. Explain how Kumalo and his wife a.) mainly intended to use their savings; b.) how they have to use it now; and c.) why this shift does not ultimately matter.
5. Briefly discuss John’s hypocritical attitude towards both the church and tribal chiefs.
6. Why does the government like Msimangu as a preacher? How is he like John Kumalo in his oratory?
7. Why is Kumalo upset that John Kumalo decides to get a lawyer to defend his own son in the trial about the murder?
8. Briefly discuss all the places Kumalo and Msimangu visit in their search for Absalom.
9. What does Kumalo fear when he hears of Arthur Jarvis’ murder?
10. Explain why Msimangu wants to see Mrs. Mkize alone rather than telling Kumalo after Mrs. Ndlela tells him the police are looking for Absalom.
Essay Topics
Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:
Essay Topic 1
Compare and contrast how city life and rural life are presented in the novel. Which is given precedence, and how? Do you think this is a fair and accurate assessment of the virtues and vices of each lifestyle? Why or why not? Be sure to support your argument with examples from the text.
Essay Topic 2
Analyze and discuss the character of Gertrude in the novel. How does Gertrude's character propel the plot of the narrative? What symbolism and imagery connect to Gertrude? What themes does Gertrude's character explore?
Essay Topic 3
Analyze and discuss the character of Msimangu in Cry, the Beloved Country. Where does Msimangu live? What is his relationship to Kumalo? How would you describe Msimangu's perspective on life and the events in the novel?
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