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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. Why was the new government still vulnerable according to Tutu?
(a) The army was the real power holder.
(b) There was no support for democracy.
(c) Political rivalry within the ANC.
(d) Security forces were still white only.

2. What did Tutu first suggest that TRC members do before abandoning the idea in face of protests?
(a) Resign their party affiliations.
(b) Appear before the TRC.
(c) Pray.
(d) Swear on the Bible.

3. How many goals did Tutu set for himself after his ordination in 1986?
(a) Nine goals.
(b) Four goals.
(c) Three goals.
(d) Two goals.

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

5. How old was Nelson Mandela in 1994?
(a) 56 years old.
(b) 76 years old.
(c) 66 years old.
(d) 75 years old.

Short Answer Questions

1. How many people died during the Sharpeville Massacre?

2. What does Tutu think would have happened if the prime minister had not rescinded the ban of reform organizations?

3. Under what conditions were the trials under the Promotion of National Unity and Reconciliation Act held?

4. What type of justice do most people inherently think of?

5. Tutu was challenged by the media because _______________.

Short Essay Questions

1. Why did many people condemn the truth and reconciliation process according to "Chapter Four, What About Justice?"

2. Why was the commission humbled?

3. What did Tutu claim as the main weakness of the bill?

4. What happened on the first day of TRC hearings?

5. Why did Dr. Hendrik Verwoerd come under attack?

6. What did the South African people have to figure out according to Tutu?

7. What did TRC have to constantly emphasize?

8. What was still in force when Desmond Tutu became Archbishop in 1986?

9. What would no one admit to according to "Chapter Two, Nuremberg or National Amnesia? A Third Way"?

10. What postscript does the Constitution contain?

(see the answer keys)

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