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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. Who is with Jezile when she gives birth to her second child?
3. How many years does Jezile live in peace with her children?
4. What happens when Siyalo attempts to get a job?
5. What is The Mountain Committee?
Short Essay Questions
1. What are Jezile and MaBiyela's beliefs when it comes to Siyalo's imprisonment?
2. Why is having multiple babies close together viewed as a bad thing in Jezile's village?
3. Why does Nomawa stop by Jezile's house at the beginning of Chapter 12?
4. Why does Jezile work for the road crew and the white foreman?
5. Why do the people of the village distrust Counselor Duma?
6. What are the young women in Jezile's village like?
7. Describe Siyalo's job after he is released from prison.
8. Why does Jezile feel shamed of her second pregnancy?
9. Describe Potgieter.
10. What does S'naye look like when Jezile returns from prison?
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 theme of rape is startlingly present within And They Didn't Die. Jezile is raped by Mr. Potgieter one night after she retires to her room. Women in prison are raped by guards, and Jezile's own daughter is attacked by a white soldier in Jezile's own home. Write an essay that explains the role rape plays within the context of the story. How does the act of rape impact the lives of the women who live through it? How are these women changed? What does Jezile do when she sees her own daughter being attacked? Reference the novel to support your argument.
Essay Topic 3
Money is a constant worry for Jezile and her family. She often lives on very little while the white families nearby have more than they need. Write an essay that explores the financial struggles of Jezile and her family in And They Didn't Die. What does Jezile do for money at different points in the story? What are some of the staples she typically buys for her children? In which cases does her husband Siyalo contribute to his family's financial situation? Use examples from the novel to make the point.
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