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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter Ten, We Did Not Know.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What political event does Tutu speculate could have helped prevent bloodshed?
(a) The fall of communism.
(b) The disbanding of the ANC.
(c) The rise of capitalism.
(d) The rise of Mandela.

2. What does Tutu say impressed many observers and the South African people?
(a) Mandela's dignity.
(b) Mandela's writing skills.
(c) Mandela's willpower.
(d) Mandela's resilience to torture.

3. What was Tutu preparing for when he was asked to be the head of the Truth and Reconciliation Commission, according to "Chapter Five, Up and Running"?
(a) Retirement.
(b) A trip to Japan.
(c) Vacation.
(d) A sabbatical.

4. Who was Prime Minister in South Africa in 1996?
(a) A.J. Vanderburgh.
(b) T.C. Williams.
(c) B.J. Vorster.
(d) H.B. Berk.

5. How did Tutu find the work at the head of the Truth and Reconciliation Commission?
(a) Unfullfiling.
(b) Rewarding.
(c) Boring.
(d) Difficult and exhilarating.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Tutu say the rebels did during apartheid?

2. What does Tutu express about Mandela even when he was in prison?

3. Whom does Tutu maintain could also commit terrible crimes?

4. Who won the 1994 presidential election?

5. What was the goal of the TRC according to Tutu?

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