The Prisoner Who Wore Glasses: Literary Quiz and Flashcards

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Questions and Answers

What caused one of the prisoners to stop working in the cabbage field?

The chill caused by the drifting clouds

The stillness of the day

The bright green color of the cabbages

The large white clouds drifting across the deep blue sky (correct)

How did the prisoner wearing glasses react when he saw the clouds drifting across the sky?

He smiled and entertained fanciful ideas about sending a message to the children (correct)

He became fearful and stopped working immediately

He felt irritated and complained about the weather conditions

He ignored the clouds and continued working in the cabbage field

How did the new warder, Jacobus Stephanus Hennetjie, appear to the prisoner wearing glasses?

Intimidating and frightening (correct)

Kind and compassionate

Indifferent and disinterested

Friendly and talkative

What was the physical description of the prisoner wearing glasses?

A thin fellow with a hollowed-out chest and comic knobbly knees Signup and view all the answers

Why did the prisoner quickly bend down when the new warder, Jacobus Stephanus Hennetjie, shouted at him?

To pass a message quietly down the line to his comrades Signup and view all the answers

What did the clouds drifting in the direction of his home prompt the prisoner wearing glasses to think?

They wanted him to send a message to the children Signup and view all the answers

What is the main reason for grouping the ten men together in Span One?

To prevent them from converting black warders to their political views Signup and view all the answers

Why had no warder dared to beat any member of Span One before the arrival of Warder Hannetjie?

The warders were intimidated by the assertive behavior of Span One Signup and view all the answers

What was the nickname given to the man who dropped cabbages near the warder?

Brille Signup and view all the answers

Why did Warder Hennetjie insist on being called 'Baas' by the political prisoner?

To establish his authority and superiority as a warder Signup and view all the answers

What does the text suggest about the relationship between Span One and Warder Hennetjie?

They were engaged in a psychological battle Signup and view all the answers

What was the unusual behavior displayed by Brille when confronted by Warder Hennetjie?

He challenged the authority of Warder Hennetjie Signup and view all the answers

What made Span One different from the other prisoners in terms of guilt and societal status?

They felt guilt but were not considered outcasts of society Signup and view all the answers

What was the significance of the political prisoners living on raw cabbages?

It was a demonstration of their resilience and endurance Signup and view all the answers

Why did Span One have a strange terrorizing effect on the warders?

'They moved, thought and acted as one' Signup and view all the answers

Study Notes

The Prisoners and the Warders

One prisoner stopped working in the cabbage field, likely due to the harsh treatment and physical labor.

The Prisoner Wearing Glasses (Brille)

Brille reacted emotionally to seeing clouds drifting across the sky, indicating a deep longing for freedom and nostalgia for his home.
Brille was described as wearing glasses, implying he may have been an intellectual or had a physical limitation.

Warder Jacobus Stephanus Hennetjie

Hennetjie appeared strict and intimidating to Brille, as the prisoner quickly bent down upon being shouted at, showing fear and submission.

Prison Life

The ten men were grouped together in Span One, likely due to their political prisoner status and perceived threat to the authorities.
No warder had dared to beat any member of Span One before Hennetjie's arrival, suggesting the group's unity and potential for resistance.

Nicknames and Relationships

The man who dropped cabbages near the warder was nicknamed "Drie", possibly due to his careless or clumsy behavior.
Hennetjie insisted on being called 'Baas' by the prisoners, indicating his desire for authority and respect.

Conflicts and Dynamics

The text suggests Span One and Warder Hennetjie had a tense and adversarial relationship.
Brille displayed unusual behavior, bending down quickly, when confronted by Warder Hennetjie, indicating fear and submission.

Uniqueness of Span One

Span One differed from other prisoners in terms of their perceived guilt and societal status, as they were political prisoners.
Living on raw cabbages, the political prisoners were treated poorly and had a meager diet.

Significance of Span One

Span One's reputation and unity had a terrorizing effect on the warders, implying the prisoners' strength and potential for resistance.

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Literary Quiz: The Prisoner Who Wore Glasses