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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 happens to S'naye when Ndondo and Jezile leave?
2. Who steals from the white man's cows?
3. What type of personality does Chief Siyapi have?
4. What happens when a second meeting is called with Chief Siyapi?
5. Who is Ndondo?
Short Essay Questions
1. Why do the soldiers bring the charred bodies of Counselor Duma's family out to the hillside?
2. How does Jezile react to seeing S'naye's condition after she returns from prison?
3. What are the young women in Jezile's village like?
4. What does S'naye look like when Jezile returns from prison?
5. Why does Siyalo want a job so badly?
6. What happens to Jezile and MaBiyela's relationship after Jezile returns from prison?
7. Describe Lungu.
8. What does Siyalo look like when Jezile first returns from prison?
9. How do the women help their men once the raids begin?
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
The conclusion of And They Didn't Die leaves Jezile's fate unknown. She has killed a white man in the defense of her daughter and could possibly face death because of it. Write an essay that explores the conclusion of And They Didn't Die. Is Jezile resigned to her fate? Does she fear the future? What does Siyalo think of her murdering the soldier? Is he proud of his wife for her heroic act? Be sure the provide examples to support your work.
Essay Topic 2
Sex and sexuality are important to the characters of And They Didn't Die. Though Jezile is not a particularly vain woman, one gets the impression she is beautiful and sexually virile in her youth. Write an essay that explores the themes of sex and sexuality within the context of the story. Why is sex important to Jezile? How does she feel when it comes to her sexuality? Is she comfortable? Does she enjoy the private moments she has with her husband when they try to become pregnant at the beginning of the story? Does he make her feel beautiful? Be sure to provide examples to support your work.
Essay Topic 3
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.
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