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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. How young is S'naye when Jezile is arrested?
2. How much time passes between Chapters 4 and 5?
3. Why does Jezile feel great shame?
4. How does Nosizwe react to hearing about Jezile's pass?
5. Who separates Nosizwe from the other women?
Short Essay Questions
1. Why does Jezile travel to Ixopo at the beginning of Chapter 8?
2. How does Jezile feel when she returns home?
3. Describe Jezile.
4. Who does S'naye look like when she is a baby?
5. Why does Jezile travel to Durban?
6. Why does Jezile feel jealous of Siyalo at the end of Chapter 7?
7. What are some of the hardships Siyalo, MaBiyela, and S'naye experience while Jezile is in prison?
8. What are some of the preparations Jezile makes to ensure her baby's birth goes smoothly?
9. How do Jezile and the other women feel about passes?
10. Why do the women sing hymns while in prison?
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
One of the things Jezile values most is family. The story opens with Jezile desperate for a child. She gets pregnant only when she takes the initiative to visit her husband in Durban. Write an essay that explains why family is so important to Jezile. Why is she so adamant to become pregnant at the beginning of the story? What does having a family mean to her? Does she ever regret the hardships and sacrifices she endures in order to provide for her children? Be sure the provide examples to support your work.
Essay Topic 3
Much time passes as events unfold in And They Didn't Die. As each season comes and goes, the citizens of Jezile's community are impacted by the changes in temperature and weather. Write an essay that explores the impact weather and time has on Jezile and those around her. Which time of the year is the harshest on the people of the village? Which season is the most forgiving? How are the people of Jezile's community able to endure tough weather and temperature? Use examples from the novel to make the point.
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