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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. In his recollection spurred by the insect repellent, what animal does Styles compare himself to?
2. Why did the workers have to increase their output after the owner's speech?
3. What does Styles call his photography room?
4. What does the owner of the car manufacturing plant call himself in his speech to the plant workers?
5. Which culture in Part 1 does Styles says effects the South African economy?
Short Essay Questions
1. How much respect does Buntu have for Sizwe?
2. Why could it be hypocritical of Buntu to tell the story about Jacob?
3. Hypothesize the possible meanings this Part of the play and the passbook itself could have in relation to the struggle of black people against white people.
4. How do Styles' mannerisms and outward thoughts affect the audience's understanding of Styles' life views?
5. Explain how Styles' comment of "We have nothing but ourselves" could be translated positively.
6. How does Sizwe and Buntu's disagreement about what to do with the dead body foreshadow their later conflict about Sizwe changing identity?
7. Why might the father of the family who came into Styles' studio have died so soon after having come in?
8. Of what significance is the fact that Styles is the same character as Buntu?
9. In Part 4, how is it revealed that Sizwe has already taken on the dead man's identity?
10. How is Buntu's display in order to convince Sizwe to change identities particularly powerful?
Essay Topics
Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:
Essay Topic 1
In the final moments of the play, Styles tells Sizwe to smile. Explain how this instruction from one character to another functions as a summary of the play's themes of hope, struggle, and change.
Essay Topic 2
It is ironic that the only place where Sizwe feels dignified and respected is at a bar - a place of drinking, vices, and escape from reality? Do you agree with this statement? Discuss.
Essay Topic 3
The central question of the play asks what defines identity: one's name or one's actions. Explore whether the play offers an answer to this question, or whether it remains ambiguous.
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