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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 when Jezile returns home?
2. How many children does Zenzile have when she goes into labor?
3. What kind of personality does Mabiyela have?
4. Where does Jezile stay while visiting her husband?
5. What does Jezile discover while in prison?
Short Essay Questions
1. Why does Jezile travel to Ixopo at the beginning of Chapter 8?
2. Describe Zenzile.
3. How does Jezile feel when she realizes she is pregnant?
4. How does Jezile feel when she returns home?
5. How do the women feel when Nosizwe is first separated from them?
6. Describe the conditions of Jezile and Siyalo's first night in Durban.
7. What are the officials of BAD like?
8. How do Jezile and the other women feel about passes?
9. What are Zenzile's feelings about pregnancy?
10. Describe Jezile.
Essay Topics
Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:
Essay Topic 1
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.
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
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.
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