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

2. Why is Siyalo unable to provide for his family?
(a) Because he is too busy.
(b) Because he does not care.
(c) Because he is unemployed.
(d) Because he is cheap.

3. Jezile released from prison _____ early.
(a) Three months.
(b) Ten days.
(c) One month.
(d) Two weeks.

4. In which season does Jezile finally return to her prayer meetings?
(a) Winter.
(b) Fall.
(c) Spring.
(d) Summer.

5. Why does Jezile want a child?
(a) Because the village expects her to have a child.
(b) Because having a child will cement her marriage.
(c) Because she is lonely and wants a companion.
(d) Because her husband wants a child.

Short Answer Questions

1. What are the living conditions like in the city?

2. When can Siyalo come back into the city?

3. Who separates Nosizwe from the other women?

4. Who does Jezile blame for S'naye's health?

5. Jezile takes a train to ____ in Chapter 12.

(see the answer key)

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