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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter Five, Up and Running.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Who asked Tutu to head the Truth and Reconciliation Commission?
(a) The United Nations.
(b) The President of the United States.
(c) Tutu volunteered.
(d) Mandela.

2. How long did Mandela spend in prison?
(a) 32 years.
(b) 5 years.
(c) 27 years.
(d) 15 years.

3. What does Tutu think would have happened if the prime minister had not rescinded the ban of reform organizations?
(a) A victory for the white parties.
(b) A bloodbath.
(c) A large turn out of voters.
(d) Nothing.

4. What did the black government choose not to do after the end of South Africa's segregation?
(a) Not to kill all white people.
(b) Let the white people leave the country.
(c) Create Nuremberg like trials.
(d) Rescind racist laws.

5. What post did the "high priest" of South Africa segregation hold?
(a) Interior ministry.
(b) Prime Minister.
(c) Cabinet of Race.
(d) President.

Short Answer Questions

1. When did the women become eligible for ordination in South Africa?

2. How was the location of the first TRC meeting used prior to 1994?

3. Who participated in a special unit task force in Tutu's story?

4. How many goals did Tutu set for himself after his ordination in 1986?

5. What does Tutu say was the main weakness of the Promotion of National Unity and Reconciliation Act bill?

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