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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 is Lungu's real name?
2. Who is MaNgidi?
3. What time of year does Jezile have her third child?
4. What does S'naye study to be?
5. Wo claims Jezile is unfaithful to her husband?
Short Essay Questions
1. Why does Siyalo want a job so badly?
2. Why is having multiple babies close together viewed as a bad thing in Jezile's village?
3. Why do the people of the village distrust Counselor Duma?
4. Why does Jezile feel shamed of her second pregnancy?
5. How do the women help their men once the raids begin?
6. Why does Jezile feel uncomfortable around the white foreman?
7. Why does Jezile desire a home of her own?
8. Why does Jezile feel sad when she looks at S'naye's frilly dress?
9. Why does MaBiyela want Ndondo to be baptized?
10. List three of the clothing items Jezile sews for money.
Essay Topics
Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:
Essay Topic 1
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 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
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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