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This test consists of 5 multiple choice questions, 5 short answer questions, and 10 short essay questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. The 1994 presidential election in South Africa was certified as being _______________.
(a) Outdated.
(b) Unfair.
(c) Fair and free.
(d) Rigged.

2. Where did the former segregationists live in 1994 according to Tutu?
(a) Still in South Africa.
(b) In South America.
(c) In Europe.
(d) In Mozambique.

3. How many people sent their statement that they wanted recorded?
(a) 40,000.
(b) 50,000.
(c) 20,000.
(d) 30,000.

4. When was Tutu nominated as the head of the Truth and Reconciliation Commission?
(a) December 19, 1994.
(b) December 15, 1994.
(c) December 15, 1995.
(d) October 15, 1994.

5. 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) A trip to Japan.
(b) Retirement.
(c) A sabbatical.
(d) Vacation.

Short Answer Questions

1. What South African town exploded in violence in 1996?

2. When did the women become eligible for ordination in South Africa?

3. What was December 16th designated as prior to 1994?

4. What does Tutu say many people thought of the TRC?

5. Tutu states freedom would be exchanged for _____________.

Short Essay Questions

1. What was significant about May 10?

2. Why was a young woman who dated a policeman devastated?

3. What did the Promotion of National Unity and Reconciliation Act specify?

4. What did TRC have to constantly emphasize?

5. Why was the commission humbled?

6. What does Tutu argue when he reproduces a statement from Judge Mohamed?

7. What postscript does the Constitution contain?

8. What did apartheid supporters deliberately miss according to Tutu?

9. What did Tutu argue about dehumanization according to "Chapter Three, In the Fullness of Time"?

10. What realization dawned on the citizens according to Tutu?

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