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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Section 8: Robben Island: The Dark Years - Chapters 59 - 70.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Who is Evelyn Mase?
(a) Nelson's boss.
(b) The code name for the first ANC protest.
(c) Nelson's cousin.
(d) Nelson's first wife.

2. Where does Nelson travel first on his travels across Africa in Chapter 47?
(a) Sierra Leon.
(b) Ethiopia.
(c) Egypt.
(d) The Congo.

3. What major event is facing South African in 1958?
(a) An epic drought that wipes out 1/2 of the crops in the country.
(b) A recent earthquake.
(c) The general election.
(d) South African's involvment in American Civil Rights.

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

5. How old is Nelson in 1955?
(a) 38.
(b) 45.
(c) 22.
(d) 30.

Short Answer Questions

1. What township is at the center of the Western Areas Removal protests in Chapter 16?

2. What item does the watchman find in Nelson's suitcase in Chapter 9?

3. What happens to Nelson on December 5 1956?

4. What religion is Nelson baptized into?

5. Why does Nelson black out in Chapter 52?

(see the answer key)

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