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Questions and Answers
What does Sipho promise to do for Ntombi in their relationship?
What does Sipho promise to do for Ntombi in their relationship?
- Introduce her to his family
- Help her with her studies
- Take her on vacations
- Buy a car and a house (correct)
Which lesson is emphasized regarding relationships based on Sipho and Ntombi's story?
Which lesson is emphasized regarding relationships based on Sipho and Ntombi's story?
- Trust people instantly to avoid delays
- Financial decisions should be made quickly
- Love comes easily and is always true
- Take your time to get to know the person you love (correct)
How many boys are mentioned as large in stature in the hall?
How many boys are mentioned as large in stature in the hall?
- Ten
- Two
- Three
- Five (correct)
What is noted about the shoes available in the store?
What is noted about the shoes available in the store?
What does the phrase 'kukhona izingane ezine ekilasini' indicate about the classroom?
What does the phrase 'kukhona izingane ezine ekilasini' indicate about the classroom?
What is the primary setting of the story?
What is the primary setting of the story?
Which character is Ntombi related to?
Which character is Ntombi related to?
What is a prominent theme of the story?
What is a prominent theme of the story?
How does Sipho commute to work?
How does Sipho commute to work?
What does Sipho mention regarding his career aspirations?
What does Sipho mention regarding his career aspirations?
What type of household items do Sipho and Ntombi purchase?
What type of household items do Sipho and Ntombi purchase?
What role does Ntombi have in her profession?
What role does Ntombi have in her profession?
How is Sipho's brother described in terms of lifestyle?
How is Sipho's brother described in terms of lifestyle?
Flashcards
Urban Setting
Urban Setting
The story takes place in cities, with characters living in apartments, renting, owning cars, and buying groceries.
Rural Setting
Rural Setting
The story contrasts this with rural areas, where people live in houses, potentially with livestock, and rely on walking or local transport.
Modern Values
Modern Values
The urban setting portrays a modern lifestyle with technology, purchasing choices. Characters in urban area buy a house and purchase chickens, which are not seen as the norm in rural areas.
Traditional Values
Traditional Values
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Ntombi and Sipho
Ntombi and Sipho
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50/50
50/50
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Sipho and Ntombizodwa's relationship
Sipho and Ntombizodwa's relationship
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Importance of verifying love
Importance of verifying love
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Importance of cautiousness in relationships
Importance of cautiousness in relationships
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Financial prudence in relationships
Financial prudence in relationships
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Five tall handsome boys
Five tall handsome boys
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Four children in class
Four children in class
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Meaningful number of shoes
Meaningful number of shoes
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Women love to travel
Women love to travel
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Woman with long hair
Woman with long hair
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Short dress
Short dress
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Study Notes
Summary of Yimi Yimi Story
- USipho wants UNtombi to wait for a bonus in November to pay for the lobola (bride price) and other expenses needed by her parents.
- UNtombi and USipho live in a flat in Durban.
- UNtombi is studying at the University of Westville.
- UNtombi is having financial difficulties.
- USipho suggests that UNtombi save for their wedding.
- USipho wants money to buy meat and chicken for dinner.
- USipho suggests that UNtombi buy a car and he buys a house.
- UNtombi and USipho discuss the flat's debt.
- USipho promises to help UNtombi with rent.
- They agree that he will pay half of the rent each month.
- UNtombi is pleased that her financial burden will ease.
- UNtombi is pleased with the idea of buying a car.
- USipho tells UNtombi that his brother is sick, and he needs to visit him.
- UNtombi feels worried.
- USipho apologizes to UNtombi and explains the situation with his brother.
- USipho says he will visit his family and check on his sick brother.
- USipho and UNtombi's life is changing.
- USipho often visits his family and rarely visits UNtombi.
- UNtombi suspects that she is pregnant with twins.
- UNtombi's happiness changes when USipho does not visit her often.
- UNtombi's family issues with her debt worry her.
- USipho tells UNtombi that he going to his family, and won't visit her again.
- UNtombi asks USipho to come find her at the house.
- UNtombi cries in despair after USipho doesn't visit.
- UNtombi cleans up her apartment.
- UNtombi and USipho's relationship changes.
- UNtombi is upset that USipho does not pay the half of the rent.
- UNtombi is happy with the twin pregnancy and worried about the debt.
Characters
- USipho: UNtombi's boyfriend. A man who works in a paper manufacturing company.
- UNtombi: The protagonist A young woman who is studying at University and is dating USipho..
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