Mr. Matimba and Tambu's Conversation in the Truck (Chapter 2). Flashcards
On Tuesday, Tambu climbed into the truck with Mr. Matimba. What did he explain to her?
He explained to her why the bumps on the road felt bumpier in a car and why he drove on only one side of the road.
When they started up into the mountains, Tambu commented that the white people must’ve been strong to build such a road. What did Mr Matimba say to Tambu’s incorrect statement?
Mr. Matimba noted that the black people actually built the road, and it was an awful job.
What does Mr. Matimba’s comment on the roads imply?
He implies that white people forced black natives to do the nasty work of building the road.
At the pass, he pointed out Umtali. What was Tambu terrified of?
Tambu was terrified when they entered real traffic and encountered stoplights.
