NELSON MANDELA

I Read the given extract to attempt the questions that follow: 1 × 5 = 5

The ceremonies took place in the lovely sandstone amphitheatre formed by the Union Buildings

in Pretoria. For decades this had been the seat of white supremacy, and now it was the site of a

rainbow gathering of different colours and nations for the installation of South Africa's first

democratic, non-racial government.

Q.1 Give one word substitute for: the state or condition of being superior to all others in authority,

power, or status ....... . ( )

A. rainbow B. democratic C. installation D. supremacy

Q.2 The word 'colours' in the above extract stands for … … … … . ( )

A. hues B. cultures C. races D. shades

Q.3 As per the above text, what was being installed? ( )

A. South Africa's first non-democratic, non-racial government.

B. South Africa's last democratic, racial government.

C. South Africa's first democratic, non-racial government.

D. South Africa's first dictatorial, racial government.

Q.4 Here the word 'white' stands for the … … .. . ( )

A. the people of Indian descent

B. the people of African descent

C. the people of European descent

D. the Xhosa speaking people of Africa

Q.5 Attempt the following analogy: ( )

ceremony : ceremonies :: brother : … … … ..

A. folks B. bro C. brethren D. siblings

II Attempt the following. 1 × 10 = 10

Q.6 In South Africa, a man of colour who attempted to live as a human being was punished and

isolated. ( )

The above expression can be interpreted as:

A. In South Africa, a man of colour who attempted to live as a human being was punished as well

as isolated.

B. In South Africa, a man of colour who attempted to live as a human being was not only punished

but also isolated.

C. In South Africa, a man of colour who not only attempted to live as a human being but also was

punished and isolated.

D. Both A and B

Q.7 As per Mandela, man's goodness is a flame that can be hidden but never … . ( )

A. harmed B. twisted C. extinguished D. distinguished

Q.8 Oliver Tambos, the Walter Sisulus, the Chief Luthulis, the Yusuf Dadoos, the Bram Fischers, the

Robert Sobukwes, etc are all the result of … … . . ( )

A. the decades of oppression B. the decades of brutality

C. the centuries of love D. Both A. and B.

Q.9 ''Nkosi Sikelel -iAfrika'' is in … … … … . language. ( )

A. Sanskrit B. Danish C. Xhosa D. Croat

Q.10 In the words of Mandela, perhaps it requires such depths of oppression to create … .. . ( )

A. such hatred towards one's oppressor B. such inclinations towards one's family

C. such heights of character D. such nadirs of corrupt future

Q.11 'lawful life' stands for … … . ( )

A. alliteration B. pun C. hyperbole D. satire

Q.12 The antonym for 'virtuous' is … .. . ( )

A. holy B. sacred C. vicious D. glorious

Q.13 The ceremonies took place in the lovely sandstone amphitheatre formed by the Union Buildings

in … … … … . . ( )

A. Durban B. Johannesburg C. Pretoria D. Cape Town

Q.14 On the podium, Mr de Klerk was first sworn in as second … … president. ( )

(Provide the exact word from the text.)

A. assistant B. sub C. vice D. deputy

Q.15 Attempt the following analogy. ( )

Obligation : Oblige :: Inclination : … … ..

A. recline B. decline C. incline D. quinine