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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 Zenzile?
2. What happens to the cow which feeds S'naye?
3. Where does Nosizwe speak?
4. How many children does Zenzile have when she goes into labor?
5. Who is waiting for Jezile when she returns home in Chapter 7?
Short Essay Questions
1. How do the women feel when Nosizwe is first separated from them?
2. What are some of the hardships Siyalo, MaBiyela, and S'naye experience while Jezile is in prison?
3. Describe Mthebe.
4. What are the officials of BAD like?
5. What are some of the preparations Jezile makes to ensure her baby's birth goes smoothly?
6. Why does Jezile have a difficult time doing her duties?
7. How does Jezile's relationship with MaBiyela change once she becomes pregnant?
8. Why can Jezile only see Siyalo for a few days out of the year?
9. Why does Jezile feel jealous of Siyalo at the end of Chapter 7?
10. Describe MaBiyela.
Essay Topics
Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:
Essay Topic 1
One of the dominant themes in And They Didn't Die is that of love. Jezile loves her husband and is loyal to him even though she rarely sees him. She also loves her children and many of the members in her community. Write an essay that explores the theme of love within the context of the story. Why is love important to Jezile? Would she have been able to endure the years of hardship if she did not have love? Why is her love for Siyalo so enduring? Be sure the provide examples to support your work.
Essay Topic 2
The theme of rape is startlingly present within And They Didn't Die. Jezile is raped by Mr. Potgieter one night after she retires to her room. Women in prison are raped by guards, and Jezile's own daughter is attacked by a white soldier in Jezile's own home. Write an essay that explains the role rape plays within the context of the story. How does the act of rape impact the lives of the women who live through it? How are these women changed? What does Jezile do when she sees her own daughter being attacked? Reference the novel to support your argument.
Essay Topic 3
Writing style is very important with fiction, and And They Didn't Die is no exception. Write an essay that explores the writing style of Lauretta Ngcobo. Address various writing elements such as perspective, sentence structure, diction, and grammar in your work. Explain how these things contribute to the flow of the narrative. Be sure the provide examples to support your work.
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