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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Section 7: Rivonia - Chapters 49 - 58.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What is the name of the extension of the ANC that is formed in Chapter 11?
(a) Young African Men (YAM).
(b) The League of Young Men.
(c) The Youth League.
(d) African Nationals.

2. What township is at the center of the Western Areas Removal protests in Chapter 16?
(a) Alexandra.
(b) Qunu.
(c) Sophiatown.
(d) Cape Town.

3. Why does Nelson black out in Chapter 52?
(a) The unbearable heat.
(b) Overdose on high blood pressure medication.
(c) He is beaten by a guard.
(d) He is starved.

4. How many prisoners are on Robben Island?
(a) No more than 6.
(b) 15.
(c) About 500.
(d) About 1000.

5. What does Nelson wear to his trial in Chapter 51?
(a) The regulation prison jumpsuit.
(b) A traditional Xhosa leopard-skin kaross.
(c) A traditional suit and tie.
(d) The dirty clothes that he was arrested in.

Short Answer Questions

1. Where does Robben Island get its name?

2. Who does Nelson learn is in jail with him in Chapter 49?

3. Who is Oliver Tambo?

4. How is Nelson able to get back into South Africa and then get around, undetected, once there?

5. What nickname is Alexandra given?

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