Question

In “The Light of Gandhi’s Lamp,” what does Hilary Kromberg Inglis suggest about peace and reconciliation in South Africa?

*Inglis believes that peace and reconciliation will be difficult to achieve, but are still possible.

*Inglis believes that peace and reconciliation are not possible in South Africa.
*Inglis argues that peace and reconciliation must begin immediately if either is to be achieved.

*Inglis thinks that reconciliation will not be possible until a new generation takes control in South Africa.
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Part B

Which evidence from the text best supports the answer in Part A?

*By ending the essay with a description of her own children’s attitudes, Inglis suggests that their generation may bring peace to South Africa.

*Her description of her inability to speak politely to the jailer years later suggests that reconciliation is not possible.

*Inglis's description of the interaction with the jailer years after her sister's arrest suggests that reconciliation can happen, though it will not be easy.

*To demonstrate that reconciliation must start immediately, Inglis leads by example and she attempts to make peace with her sister’s jailer.

Answer to the questions in bold...

Answer 1

According to the first question about “The Light of Gandhi’s Lamp”, the correct option that is best suitable is the first one: “Inglis believes that peace and reconciliation will be difficult to achieve, but are still possible.”

According to the second question or “Part B”, the correct answer that highlights evidence from the text and supports the answer previously selected is the third option: “Inglis's description of the interaction with the jailer years after her sister's arrest suggests that reconciliation can happen, though it will not be easy.”