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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter Five, Up and Running.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. How many judges did Mandela have to nominate for the TRC?
(a) 18 judges.
(b) 19 judges.
(c) 15 judges.
(d) 12 judges.

2. What does Tutu say many people thought of the TRC?
(a) They liked it.
(b) They saw it as useless.
(c) They ignored it.
(d) They saw it as immoral.

3. What political ideologies did the ANC encompass according to Tutu?
(a) From democratic to Marxist.
(b) From Marxist to dictatorial.
(c) From communist to Marxist.
(d) From Marxist to libertarian.

4. What does Tutu say was the main weakness of the Promotion of National Unity and Reconciliation Act bill?
(a) Forgiveness was granted immediately.
(b) It couldn't impose fines.
(c) The judges were all black.
(d) It only targeted whites.

5. Tutu said the TRC spoke for ______________.
(a) Black people.
(b) The oppressors.
(c) The victims.
(d) White people.

Short Answer Questions

1. What foreign leader's extradition did Tutu say he supported?

2. When were the black people of South Africa allowed to vote for the first time according to "Chapter One, The Prelude"?

3. Tutu was challenged by the media because _______________.

4. Where was the first TRC meeting held?

5. When was Tutu nominated as the head of the Truth and Reconciliation Commission?

(see the answer key)

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