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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 is the name of the city in which Siyalo works?
2. What do the women do to the passes they already have?
3. Is Nosizwe an activist?
4. What kind of personality does Jezile have?
5. How long has Jezile been married?
Short Essay Questions
1. How do Jezile and the other women feel about passes?
2. Why does Jezile travel to Ixopo at the beginning of Chapter 8?
3. What happens while Nosizwe is isolated in her prison cell?
4. How does Jezile react to Zenzile's death from childbirth?
5. How do women in Jezile's village typically give birth?
6. Why is Nosizwe separated from the other women while in prison?
7. Describe Zenzile.
8. Why does Jezile have a difficult time doing her duties?
9. Why does Jezile feel jealous of Siyalo at the end of Chapter 7?
10. How does Siyalo react to the birth of his first daughter?
Essay Topics
Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:
Essay Topic 1
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 2
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 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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