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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter Eight, This Is My Brother, I Know These Shoes.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. How many black people were removed from their homes by the racist regime of South Africa?
(a) 3.9 million.
(b) 4.5 million.
(c) 3.5 million.
(d) 2.5 million.

2. What does Tutu say happened on the first day of the TRC hearings?
(a) White men cried.
(b) A bomb scare.
(c) A judge fainted.
(d) A black woman died.

3. Tutu believed the TRC saved South Africa from ______________.
(a) Black domination.
(b) Invasion.
(c) White domination.
(d) The brink of disaster.

4. What was the other name of Winnie Mandela's bodyguard team?
(a) Winnie's Men.
(b) The Mandela United Football Team.
(c) The Mandela Bone Breakers.
(d) The Winnie Security Team.

5. What South African town exploded in violence in 1996?
(a) East London.
(b) Cape Town.
(c) Johannesburg.
(d) Soweto.

Short Answer Questions

1. Under what conditions were the trials under the Promotion of National Unity and Reconciliation Act held?

2. What court was Judge Mohamed assigned to, according to Tutu?

3. How long did Tutu stay at the head of the Truth and Reconciliation Commission?

4. What does Tutu say some black South Africans were forced to do in order to keep their family safe?

5. Where did Tutu decide to vote for the first election open to black people?

(see the answer key)

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