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This test consists of 5 short answer questions, 10 short essay questions, and 1 (of 3) essay topics.
Short Answer Questions
1. How many children does Zenzile have when she goes into labor?
2. Why does S'naye have no food while Jezile is in prison?
3. Why does Nosizwe lecture Jezile?
4. What are the living conditions like in the city?
5. Why is S'naye unable to sleep?
Short Essay Questions
1. How does Jezile feel when she is finally able to love Siyalo in privacy while in Durban?
2. Why is Nosizwe separated from the other women while in prison?
3. What are some of the preparations Jezile makes to ensure her baby's birth goes smoothly?
4. How do the women feel when Nosizwe is first separated from them?
5. How does Jezile feel when she returns home?
6. Describe Mthebe.
7. How do women in Jezile's village typically give birth?
8. What happens to Nosizwe's hands while doing hard labor?
9. What are some of the hardships Siyalo, MaBiyela, and S'naye experience while Jezile is in prison?
10. Describe Nosizwe.
Essay Topics
Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:
Essay Topic 1
The conclusion of And They Didn't Die leaves Jezile's fate unknown. She has killed a white man in the defense of her daughter and could possibly face death because of it. Write an essay that explores the conclusion of And They Didn't Die. Is Jezile resigned to her fate? Does she fear the future? What does Siyalo think of her murdering the soldier? Is he proud of his wife for her heroic act? Be sure the provide examples to support your work.
Essay Topic 2
The city of Durban is large and sprawling. Jezile imagines the comforts Siyalo is privileged with while he works there most of the year. However, she realizes her initial impressions are wrong once she visits and sees the city with her own eyes. Write an essay that explores the city of Durban. How large is Durban? Does the city have a high population? In which part of the city does Siyalo live? What are the conditions of his home? Be sure the provide examples to support your work.
Essay Topic 3
The culture of Jezile's village is radically different than other locations in the story. The people of Sigageni have their own unique way of living. Write an essay that explores the details of the culture Jezile lives in. How are the people of Sigageni different than those in Durban? How do they dress? Which languages do they speak? What are some of their beliefs? Use examples from the novel to make the point.
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