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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. What happens to S'naye after drinking the stolen cow milk?
2. Why does Potgieter ask Jezile to work in his home?
3. Why does Potgieter attempt to win Jezile's affections?
4. Does Siyalo believe that the child is his?
5. How does Jezile get land of her own?
Short Essay Questions
1. How do the women help their men once the raids begin?
2. Why does Jezile dread Siyalo's return?
3. Why does Jezile feel shamed of her second pregnancy?
4. List three of the clothing items Jezile sews for money.
5. Why do the people of the village distrust Counselor Duma?
6. What happens to Jezile and MaBiyela's relationship after Jezile returns from prison?
7. Why does Nomawa stop by Jezile's house at the beginning of Chapter 12?
8. How does Jezile react to seeing S'naye's condition after she returns from prison?
9. What are Jezile and MaBiyela's beliefs when it comes to Siyalo's imprisonment?
10. Describe Siyalo's job after he is released from prison.
Essay Topics
Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:
Essay Topic 1
The reader is introduced to Jezile's political activity early on in the story. In the face of adversity and an overbearing government, she never backs down. Write an essay that identifies and explores Jezile's stance on politics and society. Why does she protest the laws the government tries to enforce upon her and her people? What are her thoughts on things like the dipping tank and passes? In which instances is she forced to choose between political right and wrong for the greater good? Use examples from the novel to make the point.
Essay Topic 2
Women and men have distinctly different roles in And They Didn't Die. However, from time to time the lines between these roles are blurred. Write an essay that explores the roles of men and women within the context of the story. What are the men of Jezile's village expected to do? How do they typically provide for their families? What are the women of Jezile's village expected to do? How are their roles in the home setting different than the men? Explain your rationale by providing examples from the book.
Essay Topic 3
One of the dominant themes in And They Didn't Die is that of love. Jezile loves her husband and is loyal to him even though she rarely sees him. She also loves her children and many of the members in her community. Write an essay that explores the theme of love within the context of the story. Why is love important to Jezile? Would she have been able to endure the years of hardship if she did not have love? Why is her love for Siyalo so enduring? Be sure the provide examples to support your work.
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