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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 is Marshall Squre?
(a) The code word for the latest Youth League protest.
(b) The Jail.
(c) Nelson's town.
(d) Nelson's school.

2. Why does Nelson travel back to Addis Ababa after his trip to Europe in Chapter 48?
(a) To go underground in a new country.
(b) For a conference between Americans and South African leaders.
(c) To meet with political leaders.
(d) For six months of military training.

3. Who is Justice?
(a) Nelson's maid.
(b) Nelson's slave.
(c) Nelson's teacher.
(d) The regent's son.

4. What day does the MK decide on to detonate their first round of bombs?
(a) New Year's Day.
(b) Dingane's Day.
(c) Day of Freedom.
(d) Christmas Day.

5. When does the regent die?
(a) 1965.
(b) 1942.
(c) 1940.
(d) 1950.

Short Answer Questions

1. What color are the uniforms given to the prisoners when they reach Robben Island?

2. What type of violent activity does Nelson's military arm of the ANC decide on in Chapter 45?

3. What is the nickname given for the Mandela Plan, in Chapter 15?

4. How old is Nelson when he gets circumcised?

5. How do Nelson and the other prisoners get to Robben Island in Chapter 59?

(see the answer key)

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