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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 Siyalo's job?
2. Where is Zenzile's husband when Zenzile goes into labor?
3. Does Jezile share her experiences about the city riots with the women?
4. Which city is nearest to Jezile's village?
5. How does Jezile feel after her first child is born?
Short Essay Questions
1. Why does Jezile travel to Ixopo at the beginning of Chapter 8?
2. How do women in Jezile's village typically give birth?
3. How do the people of the village react to the exile of Chief Siyoka?
4. Describe Nosizwe.
5. Describe Mthebe.
6. Describe the conditions of Jezile and Siyalo's first night in Durban.
7. What happens to Nosizwe's hands while doing hard labor?
8. How does Jezile react to Zenzile's death from childbirth?
9. Why does Jezile have a difficult time doing her duties?
10. Describe Jezile.
Essay Topics
Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:
Essay Topic 1
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 2
Religion plays a major role in the lives of Jezile and those around her. Even in the darkest of times, she turns to religion to bring her mind relief. Write an essay that explores the theme of religion within the context of the story. What makes religion an important part of the story? How often does Jezile pray and go to church? What are her opinions on religion and the role it plays in everyday life? Which religious household does she turn to while in times of dark struggle? Reference the novel to support your argument.
Essay Topic 3
The people of Jezile's community constantly struggle under the oppressive rule of the white government. In many cases the laws enforced do not favor Jezile or her people. Write an essay that explores the struggle of race and power within the context of the story. In which cases are the people of the village oppressed the most by the government? How do Jezile and the others fight back? What strategies do they use to communicate their opinions to the officials? Provide examples from the novel to support your argument.
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