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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Pages 10 - 24 .

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What is one of the reasons Zikora is surprised at Kwame's reaction to her pregnancy?
(a) They have been having unprotected sex for some time.
(b) She did not expect him to be so happy.
(c) He tells her she got pregnant so he would not break up with her.
(d) They have talked about having children.

2. What does Zikora's mother say when asked if she can help still Zikora for the epidural?
(a) She does not need an epidural.
(b) My pleasure.
(c) She can manage.
(d) Anything to help my child.

3. What country did the narrator read has the highest maternal mortality rate?
(a) New Zealand.
(b) Canada.
(c) Australia.
(d) America.

4. How many children does Mmiliaku have when she calls Zikora from Nitel?
(a) 5.
(b) 8.
(c) 6.
(d) 4.

5. How old is Mmiliaku's youngest when she calls Zikora from Nitel?
(a) 6 months.
(b) 6 years.
(c) 16.
(d) 6 weeks.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Mmiliaku call Zikora from Nitel to tell her?

2. How does Zikora describe the woman she says she will never forget from Planned Parenthood?

3. What does Kwame say to Zikora in regards to her decision to have the baby?

4. What does Zikora avoid eating when she first finds out she is pregnant?

5. How does the narrator's mother respond to her expression of pain during labor?

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