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This test consists of 5 short answer questions, 10 short essay questions, and 1 (of 3) essay topics.

Short Answer Questions

1. At what TRC hearing did Winnie Mandela come to, according to Tutu?

2. Why was the TRC's neutrality questioned at the start of its mandate?

3. What does Tutu state about the commissioners at the beginning of the TRC mandate?

4. In what capacity did Tutu visit Rwanda?

5. What does Tutu say many people forgot about the TRC according to "Chapter Eight, This Is My Brother, I Know These Shoes"?

Short Essay Questions

1. How were individuals, the economy, and animals affected by apartheid terrorism?

2. What happened on August 31, 1988?

3. What did Tutu see as the greatest weakness of the TRC?

4. What were some black South Africans pressed into infiltrating?

5. Why did Winnie Mandela want the hearing to be open to the public in "Chapter Eight, This is My Brother, I Know These Shoes"?

6. What did Tutu wonder about himself in "Chapter Nine, Why The Heck Am I Doing This Thankless Job?"

7. What did Tutu admit regarding the Anglican Church?

8. Whose confessions implicated Winnie Mandela, Nelson Mandela's ex-wife?

9. What does Tutu caution about forgiveness?

10. What accusation was made against a commissioner and how was it handled?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Discuss the role of the TRC, including its structure, purpose, and responsibilities.

Essay Topic 2

Examine Tutu's realizations regarding humanity and God after the end of apartheid and determine why these were significant.

Essay Topic 3

Discuss the education received by black South Africans under apartheid and what steps have been taken to resolve the educational issues since the end of apartheid.

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