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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. Why does Jezile write a letter to her husband?
2. Who separates Nosizwe from the other women?
3. Why does S'naye have no food while Jezile is in prison?
4. What are the living conditions like in the city?
5. What does Jezile give Zenzile in Chapter 4?
Short Essay Questions
1. Describe MaBiyela.
2. Describe the conditions of Jezile and Siyalo's first night in Durban.
3. How does Jezile react to Zenzile's death from childbirth?
4. Describe Jezile.
5. What are some of the preparations Jezile makes to ensure her baby's birth goes smoothly?
6. Describe Zenzile.
7. How do the people of the village react to the exile of Chief Siyoka?
8. What signals Jezile that she might be pregnant while in prison?
9. What are the officials of BAD like?
10. Why can Jezile only see Siyalo for a few days out of the year?
Essay Topics
Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:
Essay Topic 1
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 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
The city of Durban is large and sprawling. Jezile imagines the comforts Siyalo is privileged with while he works there most of the year. However, she realizes her initial impressions are wrong once she visits and sees the city with her own eyes. Write an essay that explores the city of Durban. How large is Durban? Does the city have a high population? In which part of the city does Siyalo live? What are the conditions of his home? Be sure the provide examples to support your work.
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