Long Walk to Freedom

What was the significant change in South Africa mentioned in the text from the last decade of the twentieth century?

• The introduction of a new language

• The establishment of a new government

• The end of a racial domination system

• The beginning of the Anglo-Boer War

According to the text, what is considered the greatest wealth of the country?

• Its minerals

• Its policy reforms

• Its historical landmarks

• Its people

What does the author convey as a personal feeling towards the sacrifices made by his people?

• Indifference

• Regret

• Gratitude

• Confusion

How does the author describe the effects of apartheid on the character of the people?

• It weakened their spirits

• It heightened their character

• It caused widespread fear

• It led to economic prosperity

What does the author use to symbolize his frequent overcoming of fear?

• A mask of boldness

• A shield of truth

• A sword of justice

• A cloak of invisibility

What did the author say about the nature of love compared to hate?

• Love is more difficult to teach than hate.

• Love comes more naturally to the human heart than its opposite.

• Hate is easier to extinguish than love.

• Love and hate are equally natural to humans.

What was the author's perspective on the price paid by his comrades in the African National Congress?

• They paid a minimal price.

• They regretted their involvement.

• They paid a high price, which the author also felt personally.

• They gained more than they lost.

According to the text, what was the impact of apartheid laws on fulfilling obligations in South Africa?

• They made it easier for everyone to fulfill their obligations.

• They did not affect the fulfillment of obligations.

• They made it nearly impossible for people of certain backgrounds to fulfill their obligations.

• They only affected political obligations.

How did the author describe his feelings about the freedoms he experienced as a young man in Johannesburg?

• He felt completely free and unrestricted.

• He yearned for basic and honorable freedoms.

• He was satisfied with the freedoms he had.

• He did not care about freedoms.

What did Nelson Mandela realize about freedom after joining the African National Congress?

• That only he was not free

• That everyone who looked like him was not free

• That freedom was only about personal liberation

• That freedom was easily achievable