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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. How do the women of The Mountain Committee contribute?
(a) They train others in warfare.
(b) They write songs and perform dances.
(c) They weave new clothing and armor.
(d) They cook and pass messages.

2. Whom does Jezile murder?
(a) A neighbor.
(b) A soldier.
(c) A counselor.
(d) A bank robber.

3. Why does Potgieter give gifts to Jezile?
(a) Because he thinks he loves her.
(b) Because he wants to impress his friends.
(c) Because he has too much money.
(d) Because his wife does not accept them.

4. What time of year does Jezile have her third child?
(a) Winter.
(b) Summer.
(c) Fall.
(d) Spring.

5. What is being stolen from the white man's cows?
(a) Water.
(b) Feed.
(c) Calfs.
(d) Milk.

6. Why does Potgieter attempt to win Jezile's affections?
(a) Beacuse he feels bad about what happened to her.
(b) Because he is bored and has nothing else to do.
(c) Because he wants to make his wife jealous.
(d) Because he wants a friend.

7. How does Potgieter treat Jezile?
(a) Angrily.
(b) Neutrally.
(c) Kindly.
(d) Coldly.

8. What is Lungu's real name?
(a) Zinawi.
(b) Mazwi
(c) Winnaz.
(d) Zazin.

9. Who does Jezile blame for S'naye's health?
(a) MaBiyela.
(b) Siyalo.
(c) Nosizwe.
(d) Herself.

10. What does the foreman request Jezile do for him?
(a) Grow fresh tomamtoes.
(b) Wash his laundry.
(c) Polish his shoes.
(d) Paint his house.

11. What finally happens to Counselor Duma and his wife?
(a) They are murdered.
(b) They are taken to Ixopo.
(c) They are flown to a secret island.
(d) They are run out of town.

12. Who begs the women for their political advice?
(a) Potgieter.
(b) Siyalo.
(c) Counselor Duma.
(d) Mthebe.

13. How does Siyalo feel about his inability to work?
(a) Shamed.
(b) Happy.
(c) Excited.
(d) Relieved.

14. Why is Jezile shocked when she returns home?
(a) Because Siyalo has left her.
(b) Because her land has been sold.
(c) Because S'naye is in such poor condition.
(d) Because Zenzile is alive.

15. How long does Jezile work for the road crew?
(a) Six months.
(b) Three months.
(c) One year.
(d) One month.

Short Answer Questions

1. What time of day do the military arrive?

2. Siyalo sent to prison for ____ years?

3. What is different about Jezile's youngest child?

4. How do Jezile and the others get home from prison?

5. What happens to Jezile while she is living at Potgieter's home?

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