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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Where does Jezile stay while visiting her husband?
(a) In a small rented room.
(b) In a cozy apartment.
(c) In a small house.
(d) In a lush hotel.

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

3. Where does Zenzile want to go when her labor begins?
(a) The city.
(b) The woods.
(c) The chief's hut.
(d) The hospital.

4. Why does the clerk initially refuse to let Jezile visit her husband?
(a) Because she has no children.
(b) Because she does not have a pass.
(c) Because she is not married.
(d) Because she is a political activist.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. Who does Jezile visit before she leaves the city?

2. How much time passes between Chapters 4 and 5?

3. How old is Zenzile when she goes into labor?

4. How does Nosizwe react to hearing about Jezile's pass?

5. Why does Jezile have to choose between family and politics?

(see the answer key)

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