Part B

Question

During the boycott, Kumalo watches people, white and black, help each other.

Which statement best explains how Kumalo’s reaction develops the theme that racism can divide and destroy a society?

Responses

Kumalo’s comments on the police presence reveal that the government is the real enemy.

Kumalo’s comments on the police presence reveal that the government is the real enemy.

Msimangu’s fear demonstrates the tension between black people and white people in South Africa and the coming civil war.

Msimangu’s fear demonstrates the tension between black people and white people in South Africa and the coming civil war.

Kumalo’s tears at witnessing such cooperation indicates that he is not used to seeing people of different races work together.

Kumalo’s tears at witnessing such cooperation indicates that he is not used to seeing people of different races work together.

Kumalo’s disgust shows the growing divide between black people and white people in South Africa.

Answer 1

The statement that best explains how Kumalo’s reaction develops the theme that racism can divide and destroy a society is:

Kumalo’s tears at witnessing such cooperation indicates that he is not used to seeing people of different races work together.

This response highlights Kumalo's surprise and emotional reaction to the solidarity between people of different races, illustrating how the deep-rooted racism in society has created divisions that have made such cooperation rare. His tears symbolize hope and the possibility of unity, contrasting with the destructive nature of racism that has historically separated people.