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

2. What is May 1st known as in Chapter 13?
(a) Race Day.
(b) African Day.
(c) Freedom Day.
(d) Weekend Day.

3. What coveted item does the Coloured warden from Bloemforntein bring Nelson and his friends in Chapter 54?
(a) Books to read.
(b) Shoes.
(c) Tobacco and Sandwiches.
(d) Lice shampoo.

4. What does the trial in Chapter 55 come to be known as?
(a) The Rivonia Trial.
(b) The Communism Trial.
(c) The Nelson Mandela death trial.
(d) The African suppression trial.

5. How many witnesses does Nelson call during his trial in Chapter 51?
(a) 10.
(b) 15.
(c) 100.
(d) 0.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. Why is Winnie unable to attend the first day of the trial in Chapter 55?

3. What organization are both Gaur and Nat members of?

4. How many prisoners are on Robben Island?

5. Where does Nelson move in 1946?

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