24-25
What was going on in the current newspaper in Chapter 25?
It was full of excitement over the discovery of gold and some crime reports of assault.
What does Gertrude want to do in Chapter 27?
She wishes to convert her heart and become a nun.
What three things have Absalom done to the soon-to-be-born child?
1. Searched for a new house for the family
2. Came up with a name for the child if it's a boy.
3. Earned money
What did Kumalo tell Jarvis?
He admitted that his son killed Arthur.
What is the major point of Kumalo's protest?
Everyone, not just one race, should have their fair portion of gold so that they can provide for their family.
In chapter 28, what do MsiMangu and the white do that they're not supposed to?
When leaving the courthouse they go out the black side instead of the white side.
What was the old pastor who approached Jarvis looking for?
He wishes to question uSmith's daughter.
How do the policemen perceive Kumalo?
They believe that his words are too powerful.
What name did Absalom pick out for his son?
What was the first essay Jarvis reads and his son wrote about?
"Private Essay on the Evolution of South Africa" describes how as you get older, your perspective on the world and opinions change, and you begin to realize how cruel the world is.
In the most recent newspaper, what is the main news?
When being dragged out of the courthouse, what does Absalom do to his father that causes a scene?
He holds onto his father's chest and screams sobs of heartbreak because he does not want to die.
What was Jarvis' reaction to the news about Kumalo?
He was not enraged and was aware of what had occurred.
What does Gertrude want Absalom's girlfriend to do with her child?
Treat the child like it's her own.
What is the end verdict of Absalom's case
He is found guilty and sentenced to death by nuse