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

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. Why do officials of BAD visit?
(a) To steal women and children.
(b) To speak with the community.
(c) To fine the men.
(d) To enforce new rules.

3. How long has Jezile been married?
(a) One year.
(b) Ten years.
(c) Three years.
(d) Six months.

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

5. What happens to Siyalo's job?
(a) Siyalo is not employed.
(b) He is promoted.
(c) He is laid off.
(d) He is fired.

6. Who is with Zenzile when Jezile visits in Chapter 5?
(a) Her husband.
(b) Her mother.
(c) Hre children.
(d) No one.

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

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

9. What time of day does Zenzile go into labor?
(a) Night.
(b) Midday.
(c) Day.
(d) Zenzile never goes into labor.

10. Where is Jezile taken after the protest?
(a) Durban.
(b) Tripoli.
(c) Pietermaritzburg.
(d) Ixopo.

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

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

13. What does Jezile discover while in prison?
(a) She is aging too quickly.
(b) She is being cheated on.
(c) She is pregnant.
(d) She is losing money.

14. Which character suffers the most while in prison?
(a) Jezile.
(b) Zenzile.
(c) Nosizwe.
(d) MaBiyela.

15. What happens to the cow which feeds S'naye?
(a) It becomes ill.
(b) It is sold.
(c) It dies.
(d) It runs away.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Jezile have to do while in prison?

2. Why does Jezile want a child?

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

4. Who is waiting for Jezile when she returns home in Chapter 7?

5. Who do the BAD officials make carry passes?

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