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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 11.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Why does Jezile have to choose between family and politics?
(a) Because she can either have a child or protest.
(b) Because she has to work or meet with her women's group.
(c) Because she only has time for one activity.
(d) Because she has to get a pass to see Siyalo.

2. When can Siyalo come back into the city?
(a) In a week.
(b) In 10 years.
(c) In five years.
(d) Never.

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

4. What happens to the rest of the women in prison?
(a) All choices are correct.
(b) Some are verbally abused.
(c) Some are made to undress infront of guards.
(d) Some are taken away to be raped.

5. Where is Jezile encouraged to get a job?
(a) At the local bakery.
(b) At the hospital.
(c) In Counselor Guma's garden.
(d) In Siyalo's friend's home.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who relieves the village chief from power?

2. Who steals from the white man's cows?

3. What does Jezile discover while in prison?

4. What does Jezile present the doctor with?

5. Does Jezile tell Siyalo about her pregnancy as soon as she returns from prison?

(see the answer key)

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