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This test consists of 15 multiple choice questions and 5 short answer questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What do BAD officials believe is responsible for their ruined land?
(a) Cows.
(b) Goats.
(c) Chickens.
(d) Children.

2. How many cows is each family allowed to have?
(a) 6.
(b) 10.
(c) 3.
(d) 2.

3. How many children does Zenzile have when she goes into labor?
(a) 4.
(b) 6.
(c) 2.
(d) 1.

4. What is the name of Jezile's first child?
(a) Zenzile.
(b) Lungu.
(c) S'naye.
(d) Nosizwe.

5. What happens to Zenzile's unborn child?
(a) Zenzile has no unborn child.
(b) It is born stillborn.
(c) It is never born.
(d) It is born healthy.

6. What happens when Siyalo comes home?
(a) He steals milk.
(b) He runs away with Zenzile.
(c) He meets his first child.
(d) He ignores Jezile.

7. Why is S'naye unable to sleep?
(a) Because Jezile is away.
(b) Because she is hungry.
(c) Because she is never tired.
(d) Because Siyalo is too loud.

8. How does MaBiyela feel after the birth of her first grandchild?
(a) Angry.
(b) Confused.
(c) Bored.
(d) Happy.

9. Which city is nearest to Jezile's village?
(a) Durban.
(b) Cape Cod.
(c) Pinetown.
(d) Ixopo.

10. How young is S'naye when Jezile is arrested?
(a) Old.
(b) Young.
(c) Very old.
(d) Very young.

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

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

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

14. Is Nosizwe an activist?
(a) There is no character named Nosizwe.
(b) Yes.
(c) No.
(d) Sometimes.

15. Why does Jezile decide to see her husband?
(a) So she can get money.
(b) So she can gain respect.
(c) So she can get pregnant.
(d) So she can surprise him.

Short Answer Questions

1. How often does Jezile see her husband?

2. Where does Nosizwe speak?

3. What kind of personality does Mabiyela have?

4. Where does Jezile attend a protest?

5. Why is Siyalo unable to provide for his family?

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