Test: LONG WALK TO FREEDOM (language - english


LONG WALK TO FREEDOMVersion en ligne LONG WALK TO FREEDOM par Karishma Hora 1 What is apartheid? a Separating people according to their income b Separating people according to their professions. c Separating people according to their race. 2 Of which party was Mandela the leader? a The African National Congress. b The African Communist Party. c The African Democratic Party. 3 How many years did Mandela spend in prison? a Twenty years. b Thirty years. c Forty years. 4 When were democratic elections first held in South Africa? a 1994 b 1995. c 1996. 5 Who became the first President of S.Africa? a De Klerk. b Thabo Mbeki. c Nelson Mandela 6 Who was sworn in as first deputy President? a De Klerk. b Thabo Mbeki. c Nelson Mandela 7 Who was sworn in as second deputy President? a De Klerk b Thabo Mbeki c Nelson Mandela. 8 What is the title of Mandela’s autobiography? a Against all odds. b My experiment with truth c Long walk to freedom. 9 What was ‘The Inauguration’? a The opening of a new stadium. b The swearing in of the first government of independent South Africa. c The release of Nelson Mandela from prison. 10 Where did it take place? a Imperial Wanderers’ stadium b John Kani theatre. c Union building 11 On which day did it take place? a 10th May, 1994. b 11th May, 1995. c 12th May, 1996. 12 How many seats did the ANC win? a 251 out of 400 seats. b 252 out of 400 seats. c 253 out of 400 seats. 13 What is the meaning of ‘jubilant’? who felt jubilant? a Extremely happy because of meeting someone b Extremely happy because you saw something wonderful c Extremely happy because of success. 14 What had been happening to Mandela a few days before the inauguration? a Leaders of all religions came to bless him. b Leaders of many countries came to meet him and pay respect. c Leaders of the armed forces came to discuss defense strategy with him. 15 For what purpose had the Union Buildings been used for many years? a It was used by businessmen to conduct business. b It was used by artists for art exhibitions. c It was used by the whites as the center of colonial government. 16 How does Mandela describe the crowd gathered there? Why? a They were very disciplined and orderly as they were from the defense forces. b They were a rainbow of colors as they came from different countries and different races. c They were noisy as they were feeling happy. 17 Who accompanied Mandela? a His daughter Zenani. b His mother Zenani c His wife Zenani 18 Which two dignitaries were sworn in before Mandela? a De Klerk and Walter Sisulu. b Thabo Mbeki and Oliver Tambo. c De Klerk and Thabo Mbeki 19 What pledge did Mandela make when he was sworn in? a To uphold the Constitution and throw out all the white people from the country. b To be a dictator and work for the well-being of the Republic and its people. c To obey and uphold the Constitution and work for the well-being of the Republic and its people 20 What is the meaning of ‘outlaw’? a Someone who is outside the law. b A country that is not recognized by other countries. c A country that does not have a law and order system. 21 Whom does Mandela refer to as outlaw and why? a South Africa was an outlaw because of its policy of apartheid. b The blacks of South Africa were outlaws because they had no rights c The whites of South Africa were outlaws because they were cruel 22 How does Mandela describe the victory of his party? a As the victory of the blacks over the whites. b As the victory of the common man over cruel colonials. c As the victory of justice, peace and human dignity. 23 What did Mandela pledge to liberate his people from? a From colonial rule and apartheid. b From poverty, apartheid and deprivation. c From poverty, deprivation, suffering, gender and other discrimination. 24 What is the meaning of ‘emancipation’? a Freedom from slavery. b Freedom from restrictions c Freedom from sexism. 25 What is the meaning of ‘deprivation’? a Not having one’s rightful benefits. b Not having enough to eat. c Not having a roof over your head. 26 What is the meaning of ‘discrimination’? a Being treated with favoritism. b Being prejudiced against some people. c Being treated differently in an unfavorable manner. 27 What was the extraordinary human disaster? a Mandela was imprisoned for thirty years. b The world refused to have any relations with South Africa. c The blacks were treated cruelly by the white supremacists. 28 What is the glorious human achievement? a The freedom of South Africa from colonial rule and the establishment of a Republic b The freedom of South Africa from white rule and the establishment of a Black government c The freedom of South Africa from Dutch rule and the establishment of an indigenous government. 29 Why did everybody lift their eyes in awe? a To watch the spectacular fireworks in the sky b To watch the array of jets and helicopters flying in formation. c To watch a rainbow that suddenly appeared in the sky. 30 What does Mandela describe the air force show as? a As a display of military force and the military’s loyalty to the colonial rulers. b As a display of colonial force and the military’s loyalty to democracy. c As a display of military force and the military’s loyalty to a democratically elected government 31 What was the ironical thought in Mandela’s mind when the defense generals saluted him? a That these generals who were now pledging their loyalty to Mandela would have arrested him a few days ago b That these generals who were pledging their loyalty to Mandela were still wearing colonial uniform and medallions. c That these generals who were pledging their loyalty to Mandela could change their loyalty any minute . 32 Which was the national anthem of the whites? a Nkosi Sikelel iAfrika. b Die Stem. c God save the Queen. 33 Which was the new national anthem of South Africa? a Nkosi Sikelel iAfrika b Die Stem. c God save the Queen. 34 How does Mandela describe the system created by the whites at the beginning of the twentieth century? a As a democratic, free and just system. b As a harsh but fair system. c As one of the harshest, most inhumane system. 35 After which war was this new system created? a After the First World War b After the Anglo Boer War. c After the Second World War. 36 How does Mandela describe the system which has replaced the old system? a A system which is democratically elected. b A system that does away with colonial rule. c A system which recognizes the rights and freedoms of all people. 37 How had this change come about? a Through the unimaginable suffering, courage and sacrifices of countless people b Through the smart ideas of countless people and the efficient implementation of those ideas. c Through the generosity of the colonial rulers who listened to the pleas of the Blacks. 38 Which profound hurt will it be difficult to recover from? a The policy of colonial rule b The policy of intolerance c The policy of apartheid. 39 Who were some of the leaders of the freedom movement of South Africa? a Bram Frischer, Yusuf Dadoo, Walter Sisulu and De Klerk. b Thabo Mkebi, Walter Sisulu, Yusuf Dadoo, and Robert Sobukwe. c Bram Frischer, Yusuf Dadoo, Robert Sobukwe and Walter Sisulu 40 Which natural resources is South Africa rich in? a Minerals and petroleum. b Minerals and gems. c Petroleum and gems. 41 What did Mandela learn from his fellow freedom fighters? a The meaning of resilience. b The meaning of defiance. c The meaning of courage. 42 How does Mandela define courage? a Courage is standing up to torture without breaking. b Courage is showing a strength that defies imagination. c Courage is not the absence of fear but the triumph over it. 43 What comes naturally to humans, according to Mandela? a Love. b Hate. c Courage. 44 What is learnt by humans according to Mandela? a Love. b Hate. c Courage. 45 What quality did Mandela sometimes see in his guards? a A glimmer of hatred. b A glimmer of courage c A glimmer of humanity. 46 What does Mandela say about Man’s goodness? a It is a flame that glows brightly. b It is a flam that remains hidden. c It is a flame that can be hidden but never extinguished. 47 What are the two obligations every man has to fulfill? a Obligations to his parents and to his wife. b Obligations to his family and to his country. c Obligations to his children and to his friends. 48 What happened if a black man wanted to take care of his people? a He was taken away from his family and placed apart from them. b He was executed for daring to do this. c He was sentenced to life by the court. 49 What is a twilight existence? a An existence where you can come out only during twilight. b An existence where you stay indoors and do not dare to come out. c An existence where you do not reveal your thoughts. 50 As a child why did Mandela think that he was born free? a Because as long as he obeyed his father and followed the tribe customs, he could do as he wished. b Because as long as he obeyed the rulers and followed their orders, he could do as he wished c Because as long as he obeyed his father and followed the laws of the country he could go wherever he wished 51 When did Mandela realize that his freedom was an illusion? a When he was a child. b When he was a young student. c When he became the President. 52 What would Mandela do as a child? a Run in the fields, swim in the stream and read as he pleased. b Swim in the stream, roast mealies over a fire, lead a lawful life. c Run in the fields, roast mealies over a fire, swim in the stream. 53 What made Mandela join the African National congress? a When he realized that he wanted freedom for himself. b When he realized that the freedom of his people was greater than personal freedom c When he realized that his people had no freedom. 54 What transformed Mandela from a frightened man to a bold man? a The desire for the freedom of his people b The desire to be free. c The desire to become the President. 55 Why does Mandela say that freedom is indivisible? a One cannot have limited freedom. b One cannot liberate everyone. c One cannot enjoy one’s freedom if others of one’s group are enslaved. 56 Why does Mandela say that the oppressor also needs to be liberated? a Because he also becomes a prisoner when he is defeated b Because he is a prisoner of his own hatred and prejudice. c Because he is a prisoner of the government

1

What is apartheid?

a

Separating people according to their income

b

Separating people according to their professions.

c

Separating people according to their race.

2

Of which party was Mandela the leader?

a

The African National Congress.

b

The African Communist Party.

c

The African Democratic Party.

3

How many years did Mandela spend in prison?

a

Twenty years.

b

Thirty years.

c

Forty years.

4

When were democratic elections first held in South Africa?

a

1994

b

1995.

c

1996.

5

Who became the first President of S.Africa?

a

De Klerk.

b

Thabo Mbeki.

c

Nelson Mandela

6

Who was sworn in as first deputy President?

a

De Klerk.

b

Thabo Mbeki.

c

Nelson Mandela

7

Who was sworn in as second deputy President?

a

De Klerk

b

Thabo Mbeki

c

Nelson Mandela.

8

What is the title of Mandela’s autobiography?

a

Against all odds.

b

My experiment with truth

c

Long walk to freedom.

9

What was ‘The Inauguration’?

a

The opening of a new stadium.

b

The swearing in of the first government of independent South Africa.

c

The release of Nelson Mandela from prison.

10

Where did it take place?

a

Imperial Wanderers’ stadium

b

John Kani theatre.

c

Union building

11

On which day did it take place?

a

10th May, 1994.

b

11th May, 1995.

c

12th May, 1996.

12

How many seats did the ANC win?

a

251 out of 400 seats.

b

252 out of 400 seats.

c

253 out of 400 seats.

13

What is the meaning of ‘jubilant’? who felt jubilant?

a

Extremely happy because of meeting someone

b

Extremely happy because you saw something wonderful

c

Extremely happy because of success.

14

What had been happening to Mandela a few days before the inauguration?

a

Leaders of all religions came to bless him.

b

Leaders of many countries came to meet him and pay respect.

c

Leaders of the armed forces came to discuss defense strategy with him.

15

For what purpose had the Union Buildings been used for many years?

a

It was used by businessmen to conduct business.

b

It was used by artists for art exhibitions.

c

It was used by the whites as the center of colonial government.

16

How does Mandela describe the crowd gathered there? Why?

a

They were very disciplined and orderly as they were from the defense forces.

b

They were a rainbow of colors as they came from different countries and different races.

c

They were noisy as they were feeling happy.

17

Who accompanied Mandela?

a

His daughter Zenani.

b

His mother Zenani

c

His wife Zenani

18

Which two dignitaries were sworn in before Mandela?

a

De Klerk and Walter Sisulu.

b

Thabo Mbeki and Oliver Tambo.

c

De Klerk and Thabo Mbeki

19

What pledge did Mandela make when he was sworn in?

a

To uphold the Constitution and throw out all the white people from the country.

b

To be a dictator and work for the well-being of the Republic and its people.

c

To obey and uphold the Constitution and work for the well-being of the Republic and its people

20

What is the meaning of ‘outlaw’?

a

Someone who is outside the law.

b

A country that is not recognized by other countries.

c

A country that does not have a law and order system.

21

Whom does Mandela refer to as outlaw and why?

a

South Africa was an outlaw because of its policy of apartheid.

b

The blacks of South Africa were outlaws because they had no rights

c

The whites of South Africa were outlaws because they were cruel

22

How does Mandela describe the victory of his party?

a

As the victory of the blacks over the whites.

b

As the victory of the common man over cruel colonials.

c

As the victory of justice, peace and human dignity.

23

What did Mandela pledge to liberate his people from?

a

From colonial rule and apartheid.

b

From poverty, apartheid and deprivation.

c

From poverty, deprivation, suffering, gender and other discrimination.

24

What is the meaning of ‘emancipation’?

a

Freedom from slavery.

b

Freedom from restrictions

c

Freedom from sexism.

25

What is the meaning of ‘deprivation’?

a

Not having one’s rightful benefits.

b

Not having enough to eat.

c

Not having a roof over your head.

26

What is the meaning of ‘discrimination’?

a

Being treated with favoritism.

b

Being prejudiced against some people.

c

Being treated differently in an unfavorable manner.

27

What was the extraordinary human disaster?

a

Mandela was imprisoned for thirty years.

b

The world refused to have any relations with South Africa.

c

The blacks were treated cruelly by the white supremacists.

28

What is the glorious human achievement?

a

The freedom of South Africa from colonial rule and the establishment of a Republic

b

The freedom of South Africa from white rule and the establishment of a Black government

c

The freedom of South Africa from Dutch rule and the establishment of an indigenous government.

29

Why did everybody lift their eyes in awe?

a

To watch the spectacular fireworks in the sky

b

To watch the array of jets and helicopters flying in formation.

c

To watch a rainbow that suddenly appeared in the sky.

30

What does Mandela describe the air force show as?

a

As a display of military force and the military’s loyalty to the colonial rulers.

b

As a display of colonial force and the military’s loyalty to democracy.

c

As a display of military force and the military’s loyalty to a democratically elected government

31

What was the ironical thought in Mandela’s mind when the defense generals saluted him?

a

That these generals who were now pledging their loyalty to Mandela would have arrested him a few days ago

b

That these generals who were pledging their loyalty to Mandela were still wearing colonial uniform and medallions.

c

That these generals who were pledging their loyalty to Mandela could change their loyalty any minute .

32

Which was the national anthem of the whites?

a

Nkosi Sikelel iAfrika.

b

Die Stem.

c

God save the Queen.

33

Which was the new national anthem of South Africa?

a

Nkosi Sikelel iAfrika

b

Die Stem.

c

God save the Queen.

34

How does Mandela describe the system created by the whites at the beginning of the twentieth century?

a

As a democratic, free and just system.

b

As a harsh but fair system.

c

As one of the harshest, most inhumane system.

35

After which war was this new system created?

a

After the First World War

b

After the Anglo Boer War.

c

After the Second World War.

36

How does Mandela describe the system which has replaced the old system?

a

A system which is democratically elected.

b

A system that does away with colonial rule.

c

A system which recognizes the rights and freedoms of all people.

37

How had this change come about?

a

Through the unimaginable suffering, courage and sacrifices of countless people

b

Through the smart ideas of countless people and the efficient implementation of those ideas.

c

Through the generosity of the colonial rulers who listened to the pleas of the Blacks.

38

Which profound hurt will it be difficult to recover from?

a

The policy of colonial rule

b

The policy of intolerance

c

The policy of apartheid.

39

Who were some of the leaders of the freedom movement of South Africa?

a

Bram Frischer, Yusuf Dadoo, Walter Sisulu and De Klerk.

b

Thabo Mkebi, Walter Sisulu, Yusuf Dadoo, and Robert Sobukwe.

c

Bram Frischer, Yusuf Dadoo, Robert Sobukwe and Walter Sisulu

40

Which natural resources is South Africa rich in?

a

Minerals and petroleum.

b

Minerals and gems.

c

Petroleum and gems.

41

What did Mandela learn from his fellow freedom fighters?

a

The meaning of resilience.

b

The meaning of defiance.

c

The meaning of courage.

42

How does Mandela define courage?

a

Courage is standing up to torture without breaking.

b

Courage is showing a strength that defies imagination.

c

Courage is not the absence of fear but the triumph over it.

43

What comes naturally to humans, according to Mandela?

a

Love.

b

Hate.

c

Courage.

44

What is learnt by humans according to Mandela?

a

Love.

b

Hate.

c

Courage.

45

What quality did Mandela sometimes see in his guards?

a

A glimmer of hatred.

b

A glimmer of courage

c

A glimmer of humanity.

46

What does Mandela say about Man’s goodness?

a

It is a flame that glows brightly.

b

It is a flam that remains hidden.

c

It is a flame that can be hidden but never extinguished.

47

What are the two obligations every man has to fulfill?

a

Obligations to his parents and to his wife.

b

Obligations to his family and to his country.

c

Obligations to his children and to his friends.

48

What happened if a black man wanted to take care of his people?

a

He was taken away from his family and placed apart from them.

b

He was executed for daring to do this.

c

He was sentenced to life by the court.

49

What is a twilight existence?

a

An existence where you can come out only during twilight.

b

An existence where you stay indoors and do not dare to come out.

c

An existence where you do not reveal your thoughts.

50

As a child why did Mandela think that he was born free?

a

Because as long as he obeyed his father and followed the tribe customs, he could do as he wished.

b

Because as long as he obeyed the rulers and followed their orders, he could do as he wished

c

Because as long as he obeyed his father and followed the laws of the country he could go wherever he wished

51

When did Mandela realize that his freedom was an illusion?

a

When he was a child.

b

When he was a young student.

c

When he became the President.

52

What would Mandela do as a child?

a

Run in the fields, swim in the stream and read as he pleased.

b

Swim in the stream, roast mealies over a fire, lead a lawful life.

c

Run in the fields, roast mealies over a fire, swim in the stream.

53

What made Mandela join the African National congress?

a

When he realized that he wanted freedom for himself.

b

When he realized that the freedom of his people was greater than personal freedom

c

When he realized that his people had no freedom.

54

What transformed Mandela from a frightened man to a bold man?

a

The desire for the freedom of his people

b

The desire to be free.

c

The desire to become the President.

55

Why does Mandela say that freedom is indivisible?

a

One cannot have limited freedom.

b

One cannot liberate everyone.

c

One cannot enjoy one’s freedom if others of one’s group are enslaved.

56

Why does Mandela say that the oppressor also needs to be liberated?

a

Because he also becomes a prisoner when he is defeated

b

Because he is a prisoner of his own hatred and prejudice.

c

Because he is a prisoner of the government

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