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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapters 4-5.

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. How early does Zenzile go into labor?
(a) Three months.
(b) Two weeks.
(c) Five days.
(d) One month.

3. What kind of personality does Jezile have?
(a) Mean-spirited.
(b) Strong.
(c) Weak.
(d) Neurotic.

4. Who is Jezile?
(a) No character is named Jezile.
(b) A side character in the story.
(c) The antagonist of the story.
(d) The protagonist of the story.

5. What is the name of Jezile's husband?
(a) Potgieter.
(b) Lungu.
(c) Siyalo.
(d) Mr. Pienaar.

Short Answer Questions

1. What happens when Jezile returns home?

2. Where does Zenzile want to go when her labor begins?

3. Why does Jezile become angry with Zenzile's family?

4. How often does Jezile see her husband?

5. What happens to Zenzile's unborn child?

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