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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. Who does Jezile live with in Chapter 14?
2. Who fights back against the military when they invade?
3. What happens to Siyalo at the end of Chapter 10?
4. Who is the father of Jezile's last child?
5. What time of day do Ndondo, S'naye, and Jezile have their reunion?
Short Essay Questions
1. How does Jezile react to seeing S'naye's condition after she returns from prison?
2. Describe Siyalo's job after he is released from prison.
3. Why does Jezile feel sad when she looks at S'naye's frilly dress?
4. Why does Jezile feel shamed of her second pregnancy?
5. Why does Siyalo want a job so badly?
6. Why do the people of the village distrust Counselor Duma?
7. How does Lungu overcome his disabilities to become a doctor?
8. Why does MaBiyela want Ndondo to be baptized?
9. Why does Jezile accept the job as the foreman's wife's servant?
10. Why does Jezile dread Siyalo's return?
Essay Topics
Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:
Essay Topic 1
Education is hard to come by when people are oppressed. However, Jezile is determined to see her children grow up educated and well-rounded. Write an essay that explores the theme of education and knowledge within the context of the story. How does Jezile prepare her children for entrance into schooling? Where do her children go to school? How does she ensure that they are educated properly? Be sure the provide examples to support your work.
Essay Topic 2
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 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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