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Sizwe Banzi Is Dead Quiz

Athol Fugard
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Sizwe Banzi Is Dead Quiz

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1)

What does Buntu remind Sizwe about the possibility of getting a new passbook? (from Part 2)

The low chances of being able to actually renew it.
The dangers of reporting it.
The ease of getting it with the right amount of money.
The bureaucracy involved in it.
2)

Who does Buntu say was a good man but who faced nothing but trouble? (from Part 3)

Jacob.
John.
Jason.
Jafar.
3)

What does Buntu says he sympathizes with Sizwe for? (from Part 2)

Sizwe's anger at the system.
The need to escape the bureacracy.
The belief that he is doing his best.
Sizwe's desire to improve himself
4)

What is a common theme between what Styles went through to get his shop and what Sizwe would have to go through to get a new passbook? (from Part 3)

Dishonesty.
Failure.
Bureaucracy.
Pain.
5)

What was Buntu's suggestion about what he had found in the alleyway? (from Part 3)

To stay there until people arrived.
To leave the area immediately.
To celebrate.
To pray that this wouldn't happen to them.
6)

What was the first suggestion by Sizwe to Buntu regarding his discovery in the alleyway? (from Part 3)

Hide the discovery.
Check for a wallet.
Turn the other direction.
Report the crime.
7)

What happened to Jacob the other day, according to Buntu in Part 3? (from Part 3)

He was found drunk at a popular bar.
He made a speech from his home.
He was buried.
He was arrested.
8)

After Sizwe makes his claim at the end of Part 5 about the meaning of being black, what does Buntu suddenly say? (from Part 4)

That he feels sick.
That he is tired of the charade.
That he wishes Sizwe wouldn't be so negative.
That he's tired and will go home.
9)

How does Buntu answer to Sizwe's angry question regarding the dead man? (from Part 3)

He doesn't answer.
He laughs at Sizwe's naivete.
He yells that Sizwe is stupid.
He shouts that Sizwe is a real character.
10)

At the end of Part 3, what does Buntu offer Sizwe to do? (from Part 3)

Go on a road trip together.
Go out for a drink.
Run away to Zambia with him.
Take the long way to his house.
11)

What kind of trouble did Buntu also run in to although he was born in the area? (from Part 2)

Earning respect from the community.
Getting his birth certificate.
Making enough money to feed his family.
Getting his work permit.
12)

Buntu makes a point about name exchange by claiming that "If a man can exchange his name in order to ______ himself or his family then he should do it. (from Part 4)

Feed.
Understand.
Better.
Support.
13)

What does Sizwe insist he cannot lose as Buntu is trying to convince him to change identities? (from Part 4)

His photo.
His family.
His name.
His property.
14)

What does Sizwe want to do with what he has discovered in the alleyway? (from Part 3)

Check his wallet.
Ignore him.
Hide him.
Help him.
15)

Which of the following is NOT one of the future events that Buntu acts out for Sizwe? (from Part 4)

Going to a party.
Getting his pay packet.
Buying a suit.
Being asked for his identity.
16)

What does Buntu proceed to to after explaining about the dead man's book to Sizwe? (from Part 3)

Takes the dead man's book.
Takes the dead man's money.
Walk away.
Take the dead man's clothes.
17)

In Part 5, Buntu says that pride isn't important if ______. (from Part 4)

You have problems living it.
You can't define it.
Men aren't able to stand up for themselves and live with dignity.
You can't realize the reasons for it.
18)

After Sizwe says he doesn't want to die, how does this effect Buntu? (from Part 2)

He becomes calmer.
He becomes distant.
He becomes angry.
He begins to cry.
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