Triumph in the Face of Adversity by Kedibone Seku (Grade 12 NSC Matric English FAL): Quizzes
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What narrative technique does the story use?
What narrative technique does the story use?
First-person narration
What are both of Thulisile's parents?
What are both of Thulisile's parents?
Dead
What primarily prevented Thulisile's mother from reaching her potential?
What primarily prevented Thulisile's mother from reaching her potential?
Fear of her husband
How does the author portray Thulisile's father?
How does the author portray Thulisile's father?
With no redeeming qualities
What does Thulisile progress to after selling sweets?
What does Thulisile progress to after selling sweets?
Working in fish & chip shop
How are the story's themes connected?
How are the story's themes connected?
They are deliberately interconnected
What does the shanty town symbolize in the story?
What does the shanty town symbolize in the story?
Harsh conditions & need for change
What does the generous old woman represent?
What does the generous old woman represent?
Hope & support from unexpected sources
What has Thulisile achieved by the story's end?
What has Thulisile achieved by the story's end?
Financial stability & independence
What is the author's message about women and marriage?
What is the author's message about women and marriage?
Women shouldn't abandon their dreams