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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Jezile chops firewood for ____.
(a) Siyalo.
(b) Ndondo.
(c) MaBiyela.
(d) Zenzile.

2. Why does Jezile have to choose between family and politics?
(a) Because she only has time for one activity.
(b) Because she has to work or meet with her women's group.
(c) Because she can either have a child or protest.
(d) Because she has to get a pass to see Siyalo.

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

4. How does Jezile feel when she returns home?
(a) Sad.
(b) Bored.
(c) Happy.
(d) Angry.

5. Why does Nosizwe lecture Jezile?
(a) Because of Siyalo's job.
(b) Because of Zenzile's multiple pregnancies.
(c) Because of Jezile's decision to have a child.
(d) Because of Jezile's decision to get a pass.

Short Answer Questions

1. Where does Zenzile plan to have her baby?

2. Who is Jezile?

3. What is the name of the city in which Siyalo works?

4. What is Nosizwe's profession?

5. Is Nosizwe an activist?

(see the answer key)

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