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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Section 8: Robben Island: The Dark Years - Chapters 59 - 70.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What year is Winnie and Nelson's marriage?
(a) 1958.
(b) 1960.
(c) 1971.
(d) 1944.

2. Who dies suddenly from a stroke during the trial in Chapter 32?
(a) Walter Sisulu.
(b) Dr. Malan.
(c) The prosecutor, Oswalk Pirow.
(d) Nelson's ex-wife, Evelyn.

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

4. Where is Nelson arrested in Chapter 49?
(a) Pretoria.
(b) Alexandra.
(c) Cape town.
(d) Peitermaritzburg.

5. Where does Robben Island get its name?
(a) Robben was the first political prisoner on the island.
(b) It is the Dutch word for Seal.
(c) Robben was the name of South Africa's first prime minister.
(d) Robben means torture in Dutch.

Short Answer Questions

1. What day does the MK decide on to detonate their first round of bombs?

2. Why does Nelson travel back to Addis Ababa after his trip to Europe in Chapter 48?

3. What does Nelson think should be included in the Youth League's fight for freedom?

4. Where does Nelson first see Winnie?

5. Where in Europe does Nelson go after his travels through Africa in Chapter 48?

(see the answer key)

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