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This test consists of 5 multiple choice questions, 5 short answer questions, and 10 short essay questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

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

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

3. Jezile released from prison _____ early.
(a) One month.
(b) Two weeks.
(c) Three months.
(d) Ten days.

4. Whose home do the people of the village burn down?
(a) MaBiyela.
(b) Jezile.
(c) Chief Siyapi.
(d) Mthebe.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. What happens when Siyalo attempts to get a job?

2. What type of personality does Chief Siyapi have?

3. What does Jezile buy with the money she earns?

4. Why does Potgieter give gifts to Jezile?

5. Jezile takes a train to ____ in Chapter 12.

Short Essay Questions

1. How do the women help their men once the raids begin?

2. Describe MaSibiya.

3. Why does Siyalo want a job so badly?

4. Why does Jezile dread Siyalo's return?

5. Why does Nomawa stop by Jezile's house at the beginning of Chapter 12?

6. Why does Jezile feel sad when she looks at S'naye's frilly dress?

7. Why does Jezile desire a home of her own?

8. How does Lungu overcome his disabilities to become a doctor?

9. Describe Siyalo's job after he is released from prison.

10. Why does Jezile work for the road crew and the white foreman?

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