Journey to Jo'burg

How does the setting impact the characters?

• The graveyard causes Naledi to feel both fear and grief, which motivates her to go to her mother.

• As a result of apartheid, blacks live in poverty and are not afforded the necessities for living a healthy life.

• Both answers are correct.

• Neither answers are correct.

How does the setting impact the characters?

• The graveyard causes Naledi to feel both fear and grief, which motivates her to go to her mother.

• As a result of apartheid, blacks live in poverty and are not afforded the necessities for living a healthy life.

• Both answers are correct.

• Neither answers are correct.

Why aren’t Naledi and Tiro able to live with their mother in Johannesburg?

• Under the system of apartheid, the children must live in the black township.

• Their mother is only allowed to live in Johannesburg because she is employed there.

• Both answers are correct.

• None of the above.

How do Naledi and Tiro know the right direction to travel to Johannesburg?

• Naledi and Tiro have been taught to follow the direction of the morning sun to Johannesburg.

• Naledi learned the setting and rising of the sun in school.

• Naledi and Tiro have been taught to follow the direction of the morning sun to school.

• Naledi and Tiro have been taught the setting and rising of the sun in school.

How does Naledi keep up her spirits during the long walk to Jo’burg?

• Naledi talks to Tiro.

• Naledi eats oranges.

• Naledi sings.

• Naledi counts houses.

Why do Naledi and Tiro worry when they walk into a small town?

• Naledi and Tiro are afraid that the police will stop them.

• Naledi and Tiro are afraid that the police will ask for passes.

• Naledi and Tiro are afraid that the police will arrest them as strangers to the town.

• All of the above.

Why doesn’t the driver stay with the children until their bus comes?

• The driver must make the trip to and from Johannesburg for his employer in one day.

• The driver doesn't have a pass for Johannesburg and has to leave before being arrested.

• The driver doesn't want to be caught with two children who have sneaked away from home.

• The children tell the driver that they will be fine.

Who are the main characters in Journey to Jo'burg?

• a) Dineo and Naledi

• b) Tiro and Grace

• c) Naledi and Tiro

• d) Naledi and Dumi

How does the children’s journey to Johannesburg impact their understanding of their mother’s life?

• They realize how far she has to travel each day

• They see the difficult conditions she works under and the sacrifices she makes

• They see that she has a comfortable job and living situation

• They learn that she doesn’t really want to come home

Why do Naledi and Tiro decide to go to Jo'burg?

• To find work

• To buy food

• To find their mother

• To visit their grandmother