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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. Where is The Mountain Committee based?

2. How does Jezile feel when she learns of the theft from the white man's cows?

3. Who is Ndondo?

4. Why does Jezile become afraid to return home?

5. How does Siyalo feel about his inability to work?

Short Essay Questions

1. What does Siyalo look like when Jezile first returns from prison?

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

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

4. Why does Jezile accept the job as the foreman's wife's servant?

5. Describe Lungu.

6. Why does Siyalo want a job so badly?

7. Why does Jezile feel uncomfortable around the white foreman?

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

9. Why does MaBiyela want Ndondo to be baptized?

10. Why does Jezile feel shamed of her second pregnancy?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Writing style is very important with fiction, and And They Didn't Die is no exception. Write an essay that explores the writing style of Lauretta Ngcobo. Address various writing elements such as perspective, sentence structure, diction, and grammar in your work. Explain how these things contribute to the flow of the narrative. Be sure the provide examples to support your work.

Essay Topic 2

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 3

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.

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