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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 do the women do to the passes they already have?
2. How does Jezile change while in prison?
3. Jezile chops firewood for ____.
4. Who is MaBiyela?
5. How young is S'naye when Jezile is arrested?
Short Essay Questions
1. How does Jezile feel when she realizes she is pregnant?
2. How does Jezile's relationship with MaBiyela change once she becomes pregnant?
3. Why do the women sing hymns while in prison?
4. Why does Jezile feel jealous of Siyalo at the end of Chapter 7?
5. Why does Jezile travel to Durban?
6. What happens to Nosizwe's hands while doing hard labor?
7. How is Zenzile when Jezile returns from Durban?
8. How do Jezile and the other women feel about passes?
9. How does Siyalo react to the birth of his first daughter?
10. Describe Nosizwe.
Essay Topics
Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:
Essay Topic 1
Jezile is the protagonist of And They Didn't Die. She is a strong woman who endures hardships with optimism and few complaints. Write an essay that explores Jezile's identity as a strong feminist character. What sets Jezile apart from the other characters in the story? How is she able to endure hardships and struggle on during the toughest of times? What makes her a good mother to her children? Explain your rationale by providing examples from the book.
Essay Topic 2
Nosizwe is well respected as a woman of great courage and intelligence. The Jezile and the women of her group look up to her since she is a doctor and a naturally strong leader. Write an essay that explores the character Nosizwe. What makes this character a good leader? What are some of the things Jezile and Nosizwe have in common? How are they alike and different? What happens when Nosizwe is faced with imprisonment for her political beliefs? Explain your rationale by providing examples from the book.
Essay Topic 3
Education is hard to come by when people are oppressed. However, Jezile is determined to see her children grow up educated and well-rounded. Write an essay that explores the theme of education and knowledge within the context of the story. How does Jezile prepare her children for entrance into schooling? Where do her children go to school? How does she ensure that they are educated properly? Be sure the provide examples to support your work.
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