Review 2.9-2.11

What did the African National Congress engage in resistance against?

• The Ruling Party's apartheid policies.
• President F.W. de Klerk
• Helen Suzman
• The United Democratic Front's policies.

What is the meaning of the word "apartheid"

• A political system where presidents are not elected.
• A system of white dominance in South Africa.
• A policy or system of segregation or discrimination on grounds of race.
• A democratic system of elections in South Africa.

Who was the first democratically-elected president of South Africa?

• A.W. de Klerk
• Nelson Mandela
• Martin Luther King Jr. 
• Chief Buthelezi

How long was Nelson Mandela incarcerated?

• 26 years
• 27 years
• 71 years
• 37 years

What is the meaning of the word "foreshadow"?

• To occur at an inconvenient or inappropriate time.
• To predict a past event. 
• To keep imprisoned or confined.
• To be a warning or indication of (a future event)

Which sentence demonstrates the correct usage of the word "vetted"?

• Nelson Mandela's future as president was vetted by his eloquent speech.
• The letters were vetted with careful penmanship.
• Nelson Mandela's letters were vetted by police.
• The prisoners were vetted to life in prison.

Which Michael Jackson song did we listen to on Halloween?

• Black or White
• Smooth Criminal
• Thriller
• They Don't Care About Us.

What is the meaning of the word "attain"?

• To succeed in achieving (something that one has worked for)
• To make a careful and critical examination of (something)
• To arrive at; get as far as
• To officially or legally prohibit (something).

Which sentence demonstrates the correct usage of the word "incarcerated"?

• He was incarcerated and sent home after 2 years in prison.
• The speaker shared a message of incarceration.
• Nelson Mandela was incarcerated for 27 years.

Which word does NOT describe the tone of Nelson Mandela's speech?

• somber
• passionate
• powerful
• inspiring