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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Section 9: Robben Island: Beginning to Hope - Chapters 71-86.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Where does Nelson move in 1946?
(a) Johannesburg.
(b) Orlando West.
(c) Back home to the country.
(d) Alexandra.

2. Who visits Nelson in Chapter 79?
(a) Batho.
(b) Winnie.
(c) Jimmy Kruger.
(d) Oliver Tambo.

3. Where does Nelson go after the verdict in Chapter 40?
(a) He stays at the court in protest.
(b) A safe house in Johannesburg.
(c) Home to celebrate.
(d) His law firm.

4. What does Nelson think should be included in the Youth League's fight for freedom?
(a) No one except Africans.
(b) Coloreds.
(c) Communists.
(d) Indians.

5. What does Nelson start on his 57th birthday?
(a) Writing a memoir.
(b) Building a swimming pool in the courtyard.
(c) A garden.
(d) Planning an escape.

Short Answer Questions

1. What do the prison authorities start in Chapter 84?

2. What topic does Nelson teach in Chapter 76?

3. What are the prisoners granted the right to do in 1980?

4. What gift does Colonel Tadesse give Nelson in Chapter 48?

5. Which church supports the winning party in Chapter 13?

(see the answer key)

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