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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. Why do officials of BAD visit?
2. Who is with Zenzile when Jezile visits in Chapter 5?
3. What is Nosizwe's profession?
4. Why is Siyalo forced out the city?
5. What does BAD stand for?
Short Essay Questions
1. Why is Nosizwe separated from the other women while in prison?
2. How does Siyalo react to the birth of his first daughter?
3. How do women in Jezile's village typically give birth?
4. Why do the women sing hymns while in prison?
5. Describe MaBiyela.
6. Describe Zenzile.
7. How does Jezile feel when she returns home?
8. What are some of the hardships Siyalo, MaBiyela, and S'naye experience while Jezile is in prison?
9. Describe Nosizwe.
10. How does Jezile react to Zenzile's death from childbirth?
Essay Topics
Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:
Essay Topic 1
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 2
Jezile has a few friends which she relies on for companionship and support. One of these friends is a woman named Zenzile who dies early on in the story. Write an essay that explores the theme of friendship within the context of the narrative. Who are Jezile's closest friends? What do these women do for a living? Do they have families? Why are friends important to Jezile? In which cases does she rely on them for help and support? Explain your rationale by providing examples from the book.
Essay Topic 3
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.
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