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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. Who is MaNgidi?
(a) Counselor Duma's aunt.
(b) Counselor Duma's mother.
(c) Counselor Duma's wife.
(d) Counselor Duma's sister.

2. What happens to Jezile while she is living at Potgieter's home?
(a) She is raped.
(b) She is arrested.
(c) She is freed.
(d) She is murdered.

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

4. What type of personality does Chief Siyapi have?
(a) Boring.
(b) Haughty.
(c) Frigid.
(d) Warm.

5. What does Jezile buy with the money she earns?
(a) Powered milk.
(b) Sweet tea.
(c) Fresh bread.
(d) Sharp cheese.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who is the father of Jezile's last child?

2. What is Lungu's real name?

3. Who is Jezile afraid to be alone with?

4. Siyalo sent to prison for ____ years?

5. What does Lungu become?

Short Essay Questions

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

2. Why does Jezile feel shamed of her second pregnancy?

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

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

5. What happens to Jezile and MaBiyela's relationship after Jezile returns from prison?

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

7. What does Siyalo look like when Jezile first returns from prison?

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

9. List three of the clothing items Jezile sews for money.

10. What are Jezile and MaBiyela's beliefs when it comes to Siyalo's imprisonment?

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