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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapters 12-13.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What happens when Siyalo comes home?
(a) He meets his first child.
(b) He ignores Jezile.
(c) He steals milk.
(d) He runs away with Zenzile.

2. How long has Jezile been married?
(a) Three years.
(b) Six months.
(c) Ten years.
(d) One year.

3. What does Jezile buy with the money she earns?
(a) Fresh bread.
(b) Sweet tea.
(c) Powered milk.
(d) Sharp cheese.

4. Why does Jezile act as a peacekeeper while in prison?
(a) Because she has nothing better to do.
(b) Because she knows it would make Siyalo proud.
(c) Because the guards are rude and unkind.
(d) Because the country and city women often fight.

5. Why does Jezile feel great shame?
(a) Because her mother moves away.
(b) Because she chooses her family over her politics.
(c) Because her husband leaves her for another woman.
(d) Because Zenzile has so many children and she has none.

Short Answer Questions

1. Why does Potgieter give gifts to Jezile?

2. What is Jezile's financial state at the beginning of Chapter 11?

3. What do the women decide to do when they learn of the passes they are to receive?

4. What happens to S'naye after drinking the stolen cow milk?

5. Where is Jezile encouraged to get a job?

(see the answer key)

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