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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Why does MaBiyela disapprove of Jezile?
(a) Because Jezile cheats on her husband.
(b) Because Jezile makes too much money.
(c) Because Jezile has not yet gotten pregnant.
(d) Because Jezile is an unkind woman.

2. What happens to Siyalo's job?
(a) He is laid off.
(b) He is promoted.
(c) Siyalo is not employed.
(d) He is fired.

3. Who cares for Zenzile after she goes into labor?
(a) Her mother-in-law.
(b) Her aunt.
(c) Her mother.
(d) Her sister-in-law.

4. Why does Jezile write a letter to her husband?
(a) To tell him about Zenzile's new child.
(b) To tell him she is coming to visit.
(c) To tell him she is pregnant.
(d) To tell him about the protests in the village.

5. Why does Jezile worry that she will lose her children?
(a) Because people might want to take her land.
(b) Because people might think she has been unfaithful.
(c) Because people might want to make her work far away.
(d) Because people might worry about their quality of living.

Short Answer Questions

1. Where does Zenzile plan to have her baby?

2. What does Jezile build for Counselor Duma?

3. What do the women get together to create?

4. Why do the police intimidate the community residents?

5. What happens to Jezile while she is living at Potgieter's home?

(see the answer key)

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