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- 1. Multiple Choice
This excerpt is written in ____________ tense, from a(n) ____________ point of view.
past; first person
past; third person limited
present; first person
present; third person objective
- 2. Multiple Choice
The people named in the following passage are most likely __________.
"The decades of oppression and brutality had another, unintended effect, and that was that it produced the Oliver Tambos, the Walter Sisulus, the Chief Luthulis, the Yusuf Dadoos, the Bram Fischers, the Robert Sobukwes of our time—men of such extraordinary courage, wisdom, and generosity that their like may never be known again."
Other activists who continue to fight with Mandela against apartheid
Former leaders of South Africa
White people who sympathized with Mandela's cause
Activists for South Africa's Civils Rights that had died
- 3. Multiple Choice
Mandela’s tone toward his oppressors can be best described as ___________.
Forgiving
Hateful
Bitter
Appreciative
- 4. Multiple Choice
Which passage from the text most strongly supports the idea that freedom is something people take for granted until it is gone?
“The truth is that we are not yet free; we have merely achieved the freedom to be free, the right not to be oppressed.”
“I walked that long road to freedom. I have tried not to falter; I have made missteps along the way.”
“But I can rest only for a moment, for with freedom comes responsibility, and I dare not linger, for my long walk is not yet ended.”
“It was only when I began to learn that my boyhood freedom was an illusion, when I discovered as a young man that my freedom had already been taken from me, that I began to hunger for it.”
- 5. Multiple Choice
Which of the following is the definition of apartheid?
Dramatic change
Policy of racial segregation against blacks
Violence or cruelty
Toughness or strength
- 6. Multiple Choice
Fighting to change the system of government within a country, such as getting rid of apartheid, is what type of conflict?
Internal Conflict
External Conflict: Man vs. nature
External Conflict: Man vs. society
External Conflict: Man vs. Fate
- 7. Multiple Choice
Which passage BEST supports Mandela's belief that sacrifice is needed to succeed in his mission?
“In South Africa, a man who tried to fulfill his duty to his people was inevitably ripped from his family and home and was forced to live a life apart, a twilight existence of secrecy and rebellion.”
“I did not in the beginning choose to place my people above my family, but in attempting to serve my people, I found that I was prevented from serving my obligations as a son, a brother, a father, and a husband.”
“In South Africa, a man of color who attempted to live as a human being was punished and isolated.”
“In a civil and humane society, each man is able to fulfill those obligations according to his own inclinations and abilities.”
- 8. Multiple Choice
The title "A Long Walk to Freedom" uses what type of literary device?
Confict
Symbol
Personfication
Allusion
- 9. Multiple Choice
What was the purpose for Mandela writing "A Long Walk to Freedom"?
To entertain other people about what his life was like before becoming President of South Africa
To persuade people to rise up against their oppressors and attack
To encourage his country to continue making progress towards absolute freedom for everyone
To display his bitterness towards his country's oppressors
- 10. Multiple Choice
What makes Nelson Mandela an activist?
He was the President of South Africa
He had gone to Prison
He fought for equality for his people
He didn't approve of the government system within his country
- 11. Multiple ChoiceWhat was Nelson Mandela's attitude towards the people who supported apartheid laws in South Africa?he believed they should be punished for their actionshe wanted to unite all races in South Africahe wanted to turn over those leaders to the nsUnited Natiohe forced those leaders out of the country
- 12. Multiple ChoiceMandela said in his speech that the only way forward is peace. What one word describes his attitude toward the white African government?HopeRegretRevengeForgiveness
- 13. Multiple ChoiceWhat consequence did Mandela face for his actions?He was given a prison sentence but didn't have to serve it.He was tried, found guilty, and sentenced to hang.He was exiled to the United States.He was imprisoned for 27 years.
- 14. Multiple Choice
How did Nelson Mandela try to serve his people?
He tried to live as and example for others.
He served on the highest court in South Africa.
He joined with others to work for an end to apartheid.
He put his family and occupation before his country.
- 15. Multiple Choice
According to Mandela, what are the twin obligations that every man has?
An obligation to his county; and obligation to his ideals
An obligation to his family; and obligation to his country
An obligation to his ancestors; and obligation to future generations
An obligation to his family; and obligation to his friends
- 16. Multiple Choice
Which of the following statements is a fact?
Deep in every heart is mercy and generosity.
In life, every man has two obligations.
The oppressor is robbed of humanity, just as the oppressed have been.
Nelson Mandela was released from prison after 27 years.
- 17. Multiple Choice
Which of the following statements is an opinion?
Mandela spent time in prison.
Mandela became president of South Africa.
People can be taught to love.
Mandela wrote A Long Walk to Freedom.
- 18. Multiple Choice
Which example best describes the word obligation
responsibilities to family or friends
road block in a path
- 19. Multiple Choice
Which example best describes the word oppression?
road block in a path
racism; segregation
- 20. Multiple Choice
Which example best describes the word obstructed?
road block in a path
racism; segregation
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