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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 does the military do to the women of the village?

2. How long does Jezile work for the road crew?

3. Who tells Jezile about the road crew that sets up near the village?

4. What does S'naye study to be?

5. How do the women of The Mountain Committee contribute?

Short Essay Questions

1. Why does Jezile desire a home of her own?

2. How does Lungu overcome his disabilities to become a doctor?

3. Why does Jezile work for the road crew and the white foreman?

4. What happens to Jezile and MaBiyela's relationship after Jezile returns from prison?

5. What does S'naye look like when Jezile returns from prison?

6. Describe Siyalo's job after he is released from prison.

7. How do the women help their men once the raids begin?

8. How does Jezile react to seeing S'naye's condition after she returns from prison?

9. Why does Nomawa stop by Jezile's house at the beginning of Chapter 12?

10. Describe MaSibiya.

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

The culture of Jezile's village is radically different than other locations in the story. The people of Sigageni have their own unique way of living. Write an essay that explores the details of the culture Jezile lives in. How are the people of Sigageni different than those in Durban? How do they dress? Which languages do they speak? What are some of their beliefs? Use examples from the novel to make the point.

Essay Topic 2

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 3

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.

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