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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. Who is with Jezile when she gives birth to her second child?
2. Where is Jezile encouraged to get a job?
3. What finally happens to Counselor Duma and his wife?
4. What is Lungu's real name?
5. Who does Jezile live with in Chapter 14?
Short Essay Questions
1. Why do the soldiers bring the charred bodies of Counselor Duma's family out to the hillside?
2. Describe Lungu.
3. Describe Siyalo's job after he is released from prison.
4. Why does Jezile work for the road crew and the white foreman?
5. What are Jezile and MaBiyela's beliefs when it comes to Siyalo's imprisonment?
6. Describe MaSibiya.
7. Why does Jezile feel uncomfortable around the white foreman?
8. What does Siyalo look like when Jezile first returns from prison?
9. Why does Nomawa stop by Jezile's house at the beginning of Chapter 12?
10. How does Lungu overcome his disabilities to become a doctor?
Essay Topics
Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:
Essay Topic 1
Violence is an prevalent theme in And They Didn't Die. Surprisingly it does not all come from one source. Both the government and the people being oppressed lash out with violence in order to be heard. Write an essay that explores the theme of violence within the context of the story. Why do the people of the village believe violence is necessary? Why does the government attempt to use violence to subdue resistant residents? What are some of the most violent events from the story, and why are they important to the plot? Provide examples from the novel to support your argument.
Essay Topic 2
Food is continually scarce for Jezile and her family. Cows often become ill or crops die. This leaves Jezile little choice as to how to provide food for her family. Write an essay that explores the role food plays within the context of the story. Why is food important to Jezile? What are some of the ways she and the people of her community endure food shortages? Which food items are the easiest to grow and most prevalent? What does Jezile do when her cows become ill? How does she remedy the problem of having no milk at times? Be sure the provide examples to support your work.
Essay Topic 3
Money is a constant worry for Jezile and her family. She often lives on very little while the white families nearby have more than they need. Write an essay that explores the financial struggles of Jezile and her family in And They Didn't Die. What does Jezile do for money at different points in the story? What are some of the staples she typically buys for her children? In which cases does her husband Siyalo contribute to his family's financial situation? Use examples from the novel to make the point.
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