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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Section 10: Talking With The Enemy - Chapter 87-99.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Why does Nelson march with Gaur in 1943?
(a) In support of the Alexandra bus boycott.
(b) To protest the new land laws in Alexandra.
(c) In support of the National Party.
(d) As a symbolic gesture to join the Communist Party.

2. Who is Oliver Tambo?
(a) The president of the ANC.
(b) Nelson's law partner.
(c) Nelson's brother-in-law who comes to live with him.
(d) Nelson's communist friend who teaches him about Marxism.

3. What is the symbol adopted for Nelson's new military arm of the ANC?
(a) Peace Sign.
(b) Eagle.
(c) Corn.
(d) Spear.

4. What gift does Colonel Tadesse give Nelson in Chapter 48?
(a) A camel.
(b) Money to continue living underground for as long as he needs.
(c) Spices from his country.
(d) An automatic pistol and 200 rounds of ammunition.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. How many years was the ANC an illegal organization before de Klerk lifted its ban?

2. How many years in prison is Nelson sentenced to in Chapter 51?

3. What does Nelson argue against in Chapter 62?

4. Who is awarded the Nobel Peace Prize in 1984?

5. What happens to Nelson when he is passing through Kroonstad in Chapter 14?

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