LUOA English

For all students of LUOA taking English class

The cool cat called his friend Kyle.

alliteration.

Men sell the wedding bells.

Assonance.

The wrong person was selected for the wrong job at the wrong time for the wrong purposes.

Anaphora.

Clang! Clang! Clang! went the trolley.

Onomatopoeia.

You are the light of my life!

Metaphor.

And all too soon / the clock struck noon.

Rhyme.

She is as cute as a kitten.

Simile.

Which of these correctly describes the standard amount of syllables found in each line of a haiku?

5-7-5

Which of these types of poems originated in Japan?

haiku

Which years are typically encompassed when talking about "modern" art and literature?

1900-1940

What is notable to poet Phillis Wheatley?

She was the first African American to publish a book.

Which philosophy and religion is influenced by China's "Tao Te Ching"?

Taoism

Cosmopolitan.

pertinent or common to the whole world

Opulent.

possessing or exhibiting great wealth

Fervid.

marked by great passion or zeal

Does an agnostic consider God's presence axiomatic?

no

The what boy made many what contortions to entertain the crowd?

jocular; farcical

effervescent : ebullient :: aphasic : what?

inarticulate

anodyne/relaxing.

synonym

gamely/cowardly.

antonym

hackneyed/trite.

synonym

hermetic/isolated.

synonym

fecund/non-productive.

antonym

Which word best describes the hills of Ixopo?

lush

Which statement sums up the admonition the narrator gives about the land?

Be careful—if you take care of the land, it will take care of you.

Tixo.

a Xosa word for "God"

Umnumzana.

"sir" – a term of respect

Inkosana.

"little master" – a word of respect for the son of a well-respected chief

Kumalo.

the main character, Stephen Kumalo. The narrator most often refers to him by his last name.

Afrikaans.

the language spoken by Dutch descendants in South Africa

Umfundisi.

teacher, priest, or missionary in Xhosa and Zulu

What news does Stephen receive?

His sister is ill.

What favor does Sibeko ask of Kumalo?

to check on his daughter

The author uses the rhetorical device of repetition as Kumalo experiences the city for the first time. What effect does this have on the reader?

It mimics the confusion and feelings of being overwhelmed that Kumalo feels.

How does sitting in a quiet room with kind people make Kumalo feel?

welcome and secure

Kumalo eats dinner with many different types of people. What is something they have in common between the village and city that binds their conversation together?

They are both broken.

Absalom.

missing

Gertrude.

makes liquor

Gertrude's child.

living in squalor

John.

prominent politician

What is ironic about the street names in Claremont?

They are all names of beautiful flowers, but the place is anything but beautiful.

What is Kumalo's reaction to Gertrude's change of heart?

He forgives her.

Which word best describes Kumalo's feelings at the end of Chapter 6?

light-hearted

Which image of Johannesburg best represents Kumalo's fear of the big city?

traffic

Why do the people on the train laugh at Kumalo?

He is so naive.

What lesson does Kumalo learn almost immediately in Johannesburg?

not to trust people

Which word best describes Kumalo's first impression of Reverend Msimangu?

safe

What news does Kumalo find out about his brother?

He is a successful businessman and politician.

Why does Umfundisi readily believe and forgive Gertrude?

He feels that because God has forgiven him, he must forgive others.

What is symbolic about Umfundisi buying Gertrude and the child new clothing?

It symbolizes a new beginning.

Which word best describes John Kumalo?

pompous

What is Msimangu's greatest fear?

that the black man will grow to hate the white man, and no peace will ever be made

What does the information Msimangu gets from Mrs. Mkize seem to imply about Absalom and his cousin?

They are thieves.

Which word best describes Shanty Town?

improvised

What news of Absalom do Kumalo and Msimangu find out in Shanty Town?

He has been sent to a reformatory.

Upon hearing news of the murder, what is the one thing Kumalo says fills his heart?

fear

In Cry, the Beloved Country, which of these best describes the conditions that led to the creation of Shanty Town?

overcrowding

In Cry, the Beloved Country, the newspaper reports a sad event while Kumalo waits to hear his son's whereabouts. What is this event?

Arthur Jarvis is dead.

Who is asking for Absalom and Kumalo?

the police

Why do some people despise Msimangu?

He uses his preaching to encourage people to find contentment in Christ rather than fighting against the government.

How does John first react to the news that his son has been arrested?

overwhelmed grief

Which words describe John Kumalo's attitude after visiting his son?

pompous and cruel

Why did the young man at the reformatory lash out at Kumalo?

He was upset because he failed at his work.

Why does Vincent think that his lawyer friend will take Absalom's case?

He wants to defend the truth.

What is Father Vincent's command for Kumalo?

Go, pray, and rest.

What did Kumalo and the girl agree to do?

She will marry Absalom and return home with Kumalo.

Why does Mrs. Lithebe tell the girl to stop laughing?

The girl needs to be more mature and maintain composure now that she is part of a family.

pro deo.

Latin: "For God" – This means that Mr. Carmichael will take the case for free or very little payment as a way to serve God by helping a priest.

Upon what issue did Arthur and James Jarvis disagree?

natives

What is the main idea of Arthur's book?

Europeans should change their habits and procedures now that they have seen their impact on native society.

What surprises Jarvis the most about his son's funeral?

how many races and types of people were present

Which word best describes the people's feelings about judges?

honorable

Repents and confesses his crime.

Absalom

Carried a revolver.

Absalom

Carried an iron bar.

Johannes

Fired a gun.

Absalom

Claims his weapon has been blessed.

Johannes

Chose the day and time to break in.

Johannes

Told by a voice to break into the house.

Johannes

Killed Arthur Jarvis.

Absalom

Claims that people must fear him; tries to intimidate.

Johannes

Why is Jarvis initially hurt by his son's essay?

His son felt like he was uninformed about the real world.

How does reading the essay ultimately change Jarvis's feelings?

He is no longer afraid.

Which word best describes Kumalo's state when he sees Jarvis?

addled

Why is the girl no longer employed by the Smiths?

She was arrested.

What is the main idea of John's argument?

Black workers should get an equal share of profits for their work in the mines or else not work.

Msimungu / Stephen.

thinks John is holding back for his own benefit

Jarvis.

does not like the speech or tone

the Police.

thinks John could be dangerous if he does not pull back

Why is the newspaper headline unfortunate timing?

It may impact Absalom's case.

What desire does Gertrude discuss with Mrs. Lithebe and the girl?

her desire to become a nun

Which detail of Absalom's testimony is the one that seals his fate as a convicted murderer?

He had a bullet in his gun.

How does Absalom feel about the execution of his sentence?

terrified

What helps Kumalo hold on to his belief despite his suffering?

He is surrounded by a loving community.

Which word best describes the people's reaction to Kumalo's return?

excited

What does Kumalo visit the chief and the headmaster about?

keeping children in the tribe by teaching them better ways to farm

What emotion do you think is most likely causing Kumalo to laugh?

hope

Which change does Napoleon want to make that will ask people to change their cultural traditions?

They will need to stop hoarding cows to use as a dowry.

What was Margaret's last wish, as detailed in Jarvis's letter?

that the church be rebuilt

What gift do the people of St. Mark's Church give in honor of the dead?

a wreath