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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 MaBiyela disapprove of Jezile?
(a) Because Jezile is an unkind woman.
(b) Because Jezile makes too much money.
(c) Because Jezile cheats on her husband.
(d) Because Jezile has not yet gotten pregnant.

2. Why does Potgieter ask Jezile to work in his home?
(a) So she can earn higher wages.
(b) So she can be a servant to his wife.
(c) So she can have a place to live.
(d) So she can meet educated people.

3. Why does Jezile lose weight during her pregnancy?
(a) Because she is forced to work.
(b) Because she becomes a vegetarian.
(c) Because she goes on a diet.
(d) Because she is unable to purchase food.

4. Where does Nosizwe speak?
(a) At the center in Durban.
(b) At the chief's hut.
(c) At the local doctor's office.
(d) At the women's prayer group.

5. Why is Siyalo forced out the city?
(a) Because he is unable to find a new job.
(b) Because he has no where to live.
(c) Because he is not married.
(d) Because he talks back to officials.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who relieves the village chief from power?

2. What is the name of Jezile's first child?

3. Who is Ndondo?

4. What time of day do the military arrive?

5. What kind of personality does Jezile have?

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