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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 Jezile offer to do for the road crew?
2. What happens when Siyalo attempts to get a job?
3. What happens to Jezile while she is living at Potgieter's home?
4. What happens when a second meeting is called with Chief Siyapi?
5. How does Siyalo feel about his inability to work?
Short Essay Questions
1. Why do the soldiers bring the charred bodies of Counselor Duma's family out to the hillside?
2. Why does Jezile feel sad when she looks at S'naye's frilly dress?
3. Why does Nomawa stop by Jezile's house at the beginning of Chapter 12?
4. Describe Potgieter.
5. Why is having multiple babies close together viewed as a bad thing in Jezile's village?
6. List three of the clothing items Jezile sews for money.
7. Why does Jezile dread Siyalo's return?
8. How does Lungu overcome his disabilities to become a doctor?
9. Describe MaSibiya.
10. List three of the items Jezile most commonly purchases for her family.
Essay Topics
Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:
Essay Topic 1
Much time passes as events unfold in And They Didn't Die. As each season comes and goes, the citizens of Jezile's community are impacted by the changes in temperature and weather. Write an essay that explores the impact weather and time has on Jezile and those around her. Which time of the year is the harshest on the people of the village? Which season is the most forgiving? How are the people of Jezile's community able to endure tough weather and temperature? Use examples from the novel to make the point.
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
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.
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