Nelson Mandela Speech

What is the author’s main claim in the “The Inaugural Address of Nelson Mandela”?

• South Africans should celebrate glory, hope, and newborn liberty.
• South Africans should experience an extraordinary human disaster.
• South Africans should owe respect to themselves and other people of the world.
• South Africans should live with good morals in order to make a better life for all people.

Which sentence is the best piece of evidence to support the claim?

• “Out of the experience of an extraordinary human disaster that lasted too long.”
• “We dedicate this day to all the heroes and heroines in this country and the rest of the world who sacrificed in many ways…”
• “Our daily deeds as ordinary South Africans must produce an actual South African reality that will reinforce humanity’s belief in justice…”
• “We understand it still that there is no easy road to freedom.”

Which piece of reasoning is irrelevant to the author’s claim?

• “Your Majesties, Your Highnesses, Distinguished Guests, Comrades, and Friends:”
• “Our daily deeds as ordinary South Africans must produce an actual South African reality that will reinforce humanity’s belief in justice…”
• “We dedicate this day to all the heroes and heroines in this country and the rest of the world who sacrificed in many ways…”
• “Let there be justice for all. Let there be peace for all. Let there be work, bread, water, and salt for all.”

How does the author develop his argument throughout the text?

• The author implies that the ways that South Africans have been living is working well and there is no reason for change.
• The author declares that South Africans must learn from their past in order to make a better world for the future.
• The author promises to help end hunger throughout the world.
• The author argues that South Africans are the only people that can create the change needed in the world.

What is the author’s point of view about ending discrimination?

• Countries around the world must unite to end discrimination and segregation.
• South Africans must move to different countries and spread anti-segregation to those countries.
• Countries around the world must separate themselves from the rest of the world to end discrimination.
• South Africans should help only their country end its own discrimination.

How does the author’s structure of the text help to support his argument ?

• By presenting the facts in a sequential manner, the author shows readers the steps to take in order to put an end to discrimination.
• The author tries to help his audience see the contrast between South African culture and American culture.
• The author explains the problem of discrimination and its effects, and then proposes a solution of working together to stop discrimination.
• A chronological ordering of the events in South Africa help readers see the need for change.

What is the role of paragraph 15 in developing the key concept of anti-discrimination?

• The author helps his audience see the negativity of discrimination by using a metaphor.
• The author helps audience understand what the function of South Africa can be in ending segregation.
• The author shows his audience what human achievement is and how to get it.
• The author shows his audience how South Africa has not been oppressed or embarrassed.

Part A: How does paragraph 10 develop the topic of coming together?

• It contrasts working alone with working together with other countries.
• It extends the idea that nations must work together to build new cities and countries around the world.
• It supports the idea that countries must come together and create a united front to make a better world.
• It reinforces the idea that freedom comes at a high cost.

Part B: Which sentence best illustrates the author’s point of view in part A?

• “We know it well that none of us acting alone can achieve success.”
• “We must therefore act together as a united people, for national reconciliation, for nation building, for the birth of a new world.”
• “We understand it still that there is no easy road to freedom.”
• “Let each know that for each the body, the mind and the soul have been freed to fulfill themselves.”

In paragraph 1, the word distinguished most likely means?

• Ordinary
• Insecure
• Honored
• shining