View a FREE sample

This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Pages 24 - 32.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. How does the narrator describe the expression her mother gives her when Zikora asks Dr. K how he would know how childbirth feels?
(a) Warm.
(b) Humorous.
(c) Icy.
(d) Disappointed.

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

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

4. Who does Zikora's mother call to come to the apartment when they first come home from the hospital?
(a) A lactation nurse.
(b) Zikora's cousin.
(c) Kwame.
(d) Zikora's father.

5. How does the narrator feel about the way the nurse tells her she is not progressing?
(a) She feels she is being blamed.
(b) She feels something is wrong.
(c) She feels soothed.
(d) She feels confused.

Short Answer Questions

1. Where does Zikora's father call her from to congratulate her on her son's birth?

2. What does Zikora's mother tell her when Zikora worries the baby cries too much?

3. How does Zikora send money to Mmiliaku after she calls her from Nitel?

4. Where does Zikora ultimately decide to go to university?

5. What does Zikora's mother say when Zikora says she does not know what she will do when her mother leaves?

(see the answer key)

This section contains 292 words (approx. 1 page at 300 words per page) View a FREE sample