BON SECOURS PUBLIC SCHOOL

Pannavayal Road Pattukkottai

CLASS 10 - ENGLISH
Long Walk to Freedom Nelson Mandela
Time Allowed: 40 minutes Maximum Marks: 20

1. What happened in the first decade of the twentieth century in South Africa? [1]

a) White-skinned People sown the b) The inaugural ceremony of Nelson

seeds of apartheid system in the Mandela.
country.

c) Gandhiji arrived in South Africa. d) Oliver Tambo sacrificed his life for
the country.
2. According to Nelson Mandela, what is the real wealth of his country? [1]

a) Its Soil b) Its Infrastructure

c) Its People d) Its Minerals

3. Why did 10th May 1994 was termed as an autumn day for South Africa? [1]

a) Because it was a starting of the b) Because the first democratic

autumn season. elections were held on this day.

c) Because it was Nelson Mandela's d) Because the Apartheid system was

Birthday. formed on this day.
4. According to Nelson Mandela's doctrine, A man who takes away another man's freedom is a [1]
_________.

a) Prisoner of loyalty b) Prisoner of Hatred

c) Anti- Nationalist d) Traitor

5. How many National Anthems were there in South Africa before 1997? [1]

a) Three b) Four

c) Two d) One
6. Who found it impossible to fulfil the twin obligations in South Africa? [1]

a) Both the Communities b) White Community

c) Poor People d) Black Community

7. Why did Nelson Mandela decide to join the African National Congress? [1]

a) To become Popular b) To fight for the freedom of everyone

c) To fight for his freedom d) To make his Parents Proud

8. According to Nelson Mandela, How many aspects did freedom have? [1]

a) Freedom has many aspects b) Freedom has three aspects

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 c) Freedom has few aspects d) Freedom has two aspects
9. What repercussions did Black-skinned People have to face who try to live as a human being? [1]

a) Treated badly by Whites b) Strict Fine Charged by the

Government

c) Punished and Isolated d) Expelled from the country

10. What happened in the last decade of the twentieth century in South Africa? [1]

a) Apartheid system had been b) Apartheid system was enacted.

overturned forever.

c) Nelson Mandela Joined the African d) Commencement of Anglo-Boer War.

National Congress.
11. When did Nelson Mandela die? [1]

a) 1993 b) 2010

c) 2016 d) 2013
12. When was the democratic election held in South Africa? [1]

a) 1891 b) 1991

c) 1994 d) 1995
13. Who became the first black president of South Africa? [1]

a) Thabo Mbeki b) Nelson Mandela

c) Robert Sobukwe d) Mr de Klerk

14. Identify the personality in the picture. [1]

a) Bram Fischer b) Walter Sisulu

c) Oliver Tambo d) Yusuf Dadoo

15. Amongst Love and Hate; what comes more naturally to the human heart? [1]

a) Vary from Person to Person b) Both

c) Love d) Hate
16. Which year is termed as a remarkable year in the history of South Africa? [1]

a) 1995 b) 1992

c) 1996 d) 1994
17. The author of "Long walk to freedom" was born with certain freedoms. These freedoms were [1]
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 a) running b) riding the bulls

c) All of the above d) roasting mealies

18. Who Accompanied Nelson Mandela in the Inauguration Ceremony? [1]

a) His Sister b) His Daughter

c) His Mother d) His Wife

19. The smoke trail of Impala jets symbolised [1]

a) the victory of celebration b) freedom struggle

c) the new South African flag d) Unity is strength

20. The inauguration ceremony of Nelson Mandela becoming the President took place in [1]

a) Union Buildings b) Sea beach

c) The amphitheatre d) The lovely sandstone amphitheatre

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