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Chapter 1Characters –Summary – This chapter talks about the geography of Ixopo and theplaces around it.Vocabulary log (unknown words) - forlorn = pitifully sad andabandoned or lonelyChapter 2Characters – Stephen Kumalo, a small child, Gertrude, Stephen’s wifeSummary – Stephen received a letter. He and his wife were hesitant toopen it. When they opened it, they found out it was from TheophilusMsimangu.Vocabulary log (unknown words) – pence = a one-cent coin equal toone-hundredth of a dollarChapter 3Characters – Stephen Kumalo, Stephen’s friend,Summary – Stephen begins his journey to Johannesburg by train.Vocabulary log (unknown words) – arum = a North American andEuropean plant that has arrow-shaped leaves and a broad leafy spatheenclosing a club-shaped spadix, and that bears bright red berries inlate summerChapter 4Characters – Stephen Kumalo, a young man, Mr. MafoloSummary – Stephen arrived in Johannesburg. A young man robbed onepound from him. He soon met Mr. Mafolo.Vocabulary log (unknown words) – pilgrimage = a journey to a placeassociated with someone or something well known or respectedChapter 5Characters – young rosy-cheeked priest, Stephen Kumalo, Msimangu,Mrs. Lithebe

Summary – Stephen found a place to stay. He has found Msimangu.Stephen is getting ready to go see is sister.Vocabulary log (unknown words) – pardon = the action of forgiving orbeing forgiven for an error or offenseChapter 6Characters – Stephen Kumalo, Stephen’s sisterSummary – Stephen found his sister and his nephew. They are movingin to the same place as Stephen.Vocabulary log (unknown words) – loafer = a person who idles timeawayChapter 7Characters – Msimangu, Stephen Kumalo, John Kumalo, Mrs. NedlelaSummary – Stephen found his brother. He is trying to find his son.Vocabulary log (unknown words) – somber = dark or dull in color ortone; gloomyChapter 8Characters – Stephen Kumalo, Msimangu, Dubula, a white man, Mrs.Mkize, HlabeniSummary – Stephen is still looking for his son.Vocabulary log (unknown words) – bewildered = cause (someone) tobecome perplexed and confusedChapter 9Characters – Mrs. Seme, Mr. DubulaSummary – Mrs. Seme tried to get a house but was denied by thecommittee.Vocabulary log (unknown words) – pity = the feeling of sorrow andcompassion caused by the suffering and misfortunes of others

Chapter 10Characters – small boy, Stephen Kumalo, Msimangu, Gertrude, Mrs.Lithebe, NurseSummary – Stephen Kumalo and Msimangu went to Shanty Town. Theythen went to the Reformatory. They haven’t found his son.Vocabulary log (unknown words) – petrol = British term for gasolineChapter 11Characters – Msimangu, Stephen Kumalo, Father VincentSummary – Stephen and Msimangu listen to Father Vincent as he readsa story about a man who got shot.Vocabulary log (unknown words) – aye = exclamation archaic or dialectsaid to express assentChapter 12Characters – Mr. McLaren, Mr. de Villiers, Mr. Chairman, Mr. Scott, Jackson, Mr. Msimangu, Mrs. Ndlela, Stephen Kumalo, Mrs. Mkize, Mrs.Hlatshwayo,Summary – Mr. McLaren gave a speech about social reform. There wasa big debate after the speech. The police were searching for Stephen’sson.Vocabulary log (unknown words) – idle = (esp. of a machine or factory)not active or in useChapter 13Characters – Msimangu, Stephen KumaloSummary – Msimangu and Stephen traveled to the Ezenzelini.Msimangu preaches in the chapel there.Vocabulary log (unknown words) - osier = a small Eurasian willow thatgrows mostly in wet habitats and is a major source of the long flexibleshoots (withies) used in basketworkChapter 14