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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What is wrong with Zenzile?
(a) She has been hurt by her past pregnancies.
(b) She has miscarried all of her children.
(c) She does not have enough money to feed her children.
(d) She has been beaten by her husband.

2. What is Nosizwe's profession?
(a) Teacher.
(b) Painter.
(c) Farmer.
(d) Doctor.

3. How much time passes between Chapters 4 and 5?
(a) A few minutes.
(b) A few months.
(c) A few days.
(d) A few years.

4. Who does Jezile visit before she leaves the city?
(a) Zenzile's husband.
(b) Zenzile's sister.
(c) Siyalo's mother.
(d) Siyalo's sister.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. Why does the clerk initially refuse to let Jezile visit her husband?

2. Who is with Zenzile when Jezile visits in Chapter 5?

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

4. How early does Zenzile go into labor?

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

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