FREE! Click here to Join FunTrivia. Thousands of games, quizzes, and lots more!
Quiz about Alan Patons Cry the Beloved Country
Quiz about Alan Patons Cry the Beloved Country

Alan Paton's "Cry the Beloved Country" Quiz


"Cry the Beloved Country" - a powerful novel about South Africa under apartheid.

A multiple-choice quiz by Ramhc. Estimated time: 4 mins.
  1. Home
  2. »
  3. Quizzes
  4. »
  5. Literature Trivia
  6. »
  7. Authors L-P
  8. »
  9. Alan Paton

Author
Ramhc
Time
4 mins
Type
Multiple Choice
Quiz #
188,528
Updated
Dec 03 21
# Qns
10
Difficulty
Average
Avg Score
8 / 10
Plays
201
- -
Question 1 of 10
1. Who is the main character of this novel? Hint


Question 2 of 10
2. In the first chapter, the reverend receives a letter from another reverend. Who is that person? Hint


Question 3 of 10
3. Why did the reverend go to Johannesburg? Hint


Question 4 of 10
4. Where did the reverend stay in Johannesburg? Hint


Question 5 of 10
5. What are the new responsibilities of the reverend when he goes back to his village? Hint


Question 6 of 10
6. What was the main theme of this novel? Hint


Question 7 of 10
7. What is the language of the village where the reverend comes from? Hint


Question 8 of 10
8. What did the reverend's brother do while he lived in the village and in Johannesburg? Hint


Question 9 of 10
9. What was the name the reverend's brother? Hint


Question 10 of 10
10. What was the verdict of the court? Hint



(Optional) Create a Free FunTrivia ID to save the points you are about to earn:

arrow Select a User ID:
arrow Choose a Password:
arrow Your Email:




Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts
1. Who is the main character of this novel?

Answer: Stephen Kumalo

Stephen Kumalo of Ndotsheni. It is through him that the story unfolds itself.
2. In the first chapter, the reverend receives a letter from another reverend. Who is that person?

Answer: Rev Msimangu

He writes a disturbing letter to Stephen Kumalao.
3. Why did the reverend go to Johannesburg?

Answer: his sister was ill

Rev Msimangu has written from Johannesburg informing him that his sister was ill.
4. Where did the reverend stay in Johannesburg?

Answer: a room provided by Mrs Lithbe

Mrs Lithe, who is a good friend and caring person, provides a room for Stephen Kumalo during his stay in Johannesburg.
5. What are the new responsibilities of the reverend when he goes back to his village?

Answer: looking after his nephew and daughter -in -law

While in Johannesburg, his sister runs away, leaving her son with the Stephen. Absalom, his son who is sentenced to death for murder, marries his pregnant girlfriend before his execution and Stephen ends up looking after her too.
6. What was the main theme of this novel?

Answer: the workings of apartheid

Apartheid is a policy of racial discrimination.
7. What is the language of the village where the reverend comes from?

Answer: Zulu

The village spoke Zulu while the city folks spoke Afrikaners.
8. What did the reverend's brother do while he lived in the village and in Johannesburg?

Answer: he was a carpenter but became a politican in Johannesburg

He was a carpenter but in Johannesburg he becomes a political speaker for the black people. He is good at it but is considered only as a noise maker.
9. What was the name the reverend's brother?

Answer: John Kumalo

Joshua is the son of John Kumalo while Absalom is the son of Stephen Kumalo.
10. What was the verdict of the court?

Answer: one guilty conviction and two verdicts of innocence

The court found Absalom Kumalo guilty but not the other two.
Source: Author Ramhc

This quiz was reviewed by FunTrivia editor MotherGoose before going online.
Any errors found in FunTrivia content are routinely corrected through our feedback system.
11/2/2024, Copyright 2024 FunTrivia, Inc. - Report an Error / Contact Us