EAP LEVEL 2B

Intermediate Academic Reading

Online Activity 1 – Introduction to Extensive Reading Project

CRY FREEDOM CHARACTER LIST - (Please print and keep for reference to help you read)
The ٤٢-year-old editor of the Daily Dispatch who is convinced by
Donald Woods Steve Biko to do his part to fight South African apartheid

Wendy Woods Donald Woods' wife who is eventually convinced to play her role in
helping Donald
Wood’s Children Jane, the eldest ١٤ years old
Duncan, Dillon and Gavin
Mary, the youngest aged ٥
Evalina Donald Woods' black servant who worked at the Woods' house

Ken Robertson One of the journalist�Photographer at the Daily Dispatch, newspaper

Dr. Mamphela A young black doctor who works for the Zanempilo Clinic in and she
Ramphele also later helped Steve write articles for the newspaper

Steve Biko Black political leader who wants to bring together the black and
white people of South Africa. He is married to Ntsiki and has two
children.
Steve Biko's wife
Ntsiki Biko
Biko’s Children Nkosinathi and Samora
Mapetla Mohapi He works at the clinic and later a writer for the newspaper
John Qumza Biko’s university friend, a leader of a student organiza�on and supporter
Tenjy Mtintso The young nurse who worked at clinic and later worked at the newspaper
Father Kani The elderly priest who was one of Biko's enthusias�c supporters
The System The police/The Law
For example, Security guards, Lemick, de Wet
Captain de Wet Police Captain at King William’s Town

JT Kruger The South African minister of police

Bruce McCullough Donald’s good friend from Australia; oldest friend from school in London,
UK
Reference- for further self study questions (for movie) and games see:
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Other useful informa�on: Glossary: pages ١٠٥-١٠٧

Extra Reading Activi�es/ques�ons to do before and while reading: pages ١٠٨—١١١

About the book, the film and South Africa: pages ١١٦-١١٧