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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Section 9: Robben Island: Beginning to Hope - Chapters 71-86.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Who is Colonel Piet Badenhorst?
(a) The judge hearing Nelson's case.
(b) Nelson's lawyer.
(c) The leader of the ANC.
(d) The commanding officer that takes over after Colonel Van Aarde.

2. Where in Europe does Nelson go after his travels through Africa in Chapter 48?
(a) London.
(b) Olso.
(c) Berlin.
(d) Paris.

3. What does Nelson make in Chapter 43 that eventually gives away his location?
(a) Winnie's home made curry.
(b) Sour milk.
(c) Xhosa herb mixtures.
(d) Corn on the cob.

4. Who succeeds Colonel Badenhorst?
(a) Botha.
(b) General Steyn.
(c) Colonel Willemse.
(d) Kobie Coetsee.

5. What type of violent activity does Nelson's military arm of the ANC decide on in Chapter 45?
(a) Terrorism.
(b) Sabotage.
(c) Open Revolution.
(d) Guerrilla warfare.

Short Answer Questions

1. What is the symbol adopted for Nelson's new military arm of the ANC?

2. Which party wins the election in Chapter 13?

3. What do the prison authorities start in Chapter 84?

4. What is Nelson finally able to receive in Chapter 83?

5. Who visits Nelson in Chapter 79?

(see the answer key)

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