Question Bank: Nelson Mandela: Long Walk to Freedom

What was the system of racial domination created by the white-skinned peoples of South Africa against the dark-skinned peoples?

How did Nelson Mandela feel on the day of his inauguration as South Africa's first black President?

Who were some of the prominent names in the struggle against apartheid mentioned in the text?

What unintended effect did the decades of oppression and brutality have on South Africa?

What did Nelson Mandela learn about courage from his comrades in the struggle?

How does Mandela describe the wealth of his country in comparison to its people?

What does Mandela believe is the natural inclination of the human heart - to love or to hate?

How does Mandela define courage in the text?

What does Mandela say about man's goodness in the text?

How does Mandela describe the Union Buildings in South Africa in the text?

What contrast does the text repeatedly make between the past and the present or future?

How does Nelson Mandela describe the policy of apartheid in the text?

What does Mandela say about the sacrifices of his people in the struggle against apartheid?

How does Mandela feel about being unable to thank the African patriots who came before him?

What effect did the policy of apartheid have on the country and its people according to Mandela?

How does Mandela describe the character of men like Oliver Tambo and Walter Sisulu?

What does Mandela say about the meaning of courage in the text?

How does Mandela describe the bravery of his comrades in the struggle?

What does Mandela say about the natural inclination of the human heart towards love?

How does Mandela describe the guards in prison in the text?

What does Mandela say about man's twin obligations in life?

How does Mandela describe the ability of each man to fulfill his obligations in a civil and humane society?

Why does Mandela say it was almost impossible for a man of his birth and color to fulfill both his family and community obligations in South Africa?

How does Mandela describe the obligations of a man to his family and his people in the text?

What message does Mandela convey about resilience and dealing with hardships in the text?

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