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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. Why does Jezile write a letter to her husband?
2. What does Jezile give Zenzile in Chapter 4?
3. What do the women get together to create?
4. What is the name of Jezile's husband?
5. Jezile sentenced to prison for ____?
Short Essay Questions
1. Why does Jezile travel to Ixopo at the beginning of Chapter 8?
2. Why do the women sing hymns while in prison?
3. Describe Zenzile.
4. How is Zenzile when Jezile returns from Durban?
5. How do women in Jezile's village typically give birth?
6. How does Jezile feel when she is finally able to love Siyalo in privacy while in Durban?
7. What are Zenzile's feelings about pregnancy?
8. Describe Nosizwe.
9. What are some of the preparations Jezile makes to ensure her baby's birth goes smoothly?
10. Describe the conditions of Jezile and Siyalo's first night in Durban.
Essay Topics
Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:
Essay Topic 1
Jezile is the protagonist of And They Didn't Die. She is a strong woman who endures hardships with optimism and few complaints. Write an essay that explores Jezile's identity as a strong feminist character. What sets Jezile apart from the other characters in the story? How is she able to endure hardships and struggle on during the toughest of times? What makes her a good mother to her children? Explain your rationale by providing examples from the book.
Essay Topic 2
Violence is an prevalent theme in And They Didn't Die. Surprisingly it does not all come from one source. Both the government and the people being oppressed lash out with violence in order to be heard. Write an essay that explores the theme of violence within the context of the story. Why do the people of the village believe violence is necessary? Why does the government attempt to use violence to subdue resistant residents? What are some of the most violent events from the story, and why are they important to the plot? Provide examples from the novel to support your argument.
Essay Topic 3
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.
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