Zindzi Mandela meeting her father the first time

The transcript describes a prison visit where the speaker is separated from their father by a glass partition. Communication is challenging due to privacy issues and the presence of hostile guards. Despite these difficulties, the speaker observes their father's mannerisms and imagines a comforting scenario to ease the tension, allowing them to enjoy the short visit.

What was the main barrier between the narrator and their father during the visit?

• A wooden door

• A metal fence

• A curtain

• A glass partition

How did the narrator feel about the presence of prison guards during the visit?

• Comforted

• Indifferent

• Amused

• Disturbed

What did the narrator struggle to focus on during the visit?

• The prison environment

• Their father's appearance

• The time of day

• The guards' conversations

What mental image did the narrator's father create to comfort them?

• Walking in a park

• A day at the beach

• A family dinner

• Sitting by a fireplace

How did the narrator's perception of the visit change over time?

• It felt more confusing

• It became more stressful

• It became more enjoyable

• It felt longer