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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 Lungu sent to school?
2. Who discovers Jezile's pregnancy first?
3. How does Jezile get land of her own?
4. Why is the military called to the village?
5. What happens to S'naye when Ndondo and Jezile leave?
Short Essay Questions
1. Why does Jezile feel shamed of her second pregnancy?
2. What happens to Jezile and MaBiyela's relationship after Jezile returns from prison?
3. Why does Jezile feel sad when she looks at S'naye's frilly dress?
4. Why does Jezile dread Siyalo's return?
5. Describe MaSibiya.
6. Why does Jezile accept the job as the foreman's wife's servant?
7. Why do the soldiers bring the charred bodies of Counselor Duma's family out to the hillside?
8. Why does Jezile feel uncomfortable around the white foreman?
9. How do Jezile and the other women feel when they are first released from prison?
10. Why does Nomawa stop by Jezile's house at the beginning of Chapter 12?
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
The people of Jezile's community constantly struggle under the oppressive rule of the white government. In many cases the laws enforced do not favor Jezile or her people. Write an essay that explores the struggle of race and power within the context of the story. In which cases are the people of the village oppressed the most by the government? How do Jezile and the others fight back? What strategies do they use to communicate their opinions to the officials? Provide examples from the novel to support your argument.
Essay Topic 3
One of the dominant themes in And They Didn't Die is that of love. Jezile loves her husband and is loyal to him even though she rarely sees him. She also loves her children and many of the members in her community. Write an essay that explores the theme of love within the context of the story. Why is love important to Jezile? Would she have been able to endure the years of hardship if she did not have love? Why is her love for Siyalo so enduring? Be sure the provide examples to support your work.
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