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Nelson MandelaLong Walk to Freedom
Nelson MandelaNonfiction | Autobiography / Memoir | Adult | Published in 1994A modern alternative to SparkNotes and CliffsNotes, SuperSummary offers high-quality Study Guides with detailed chapter summaries and analysis of major themes, characters, and more. For select classroom titles, we also provide Teaching Guides with discussion and quiz questions to prompt student engagement.
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PART 1
Reading Check
1. To what word in English does Nelson Mandela’s birth name “Rolihlahla” roughly translate?
2. Where does Mandela attend college?
Short Answer
Answer each question in at least 1 complete sentence. Incorporate details from the text to support your response.
1. How does Mandela’s boarding school experiences help him to understand the racialization of South African society?
Paired Resource
“Nelson Mandela: A Life in Pictures”
- Published in 2013 upon Mandela’s death, The Guardian has compiled a series of photos that illustrate key points in Mandela’s life.
- This article reflects upon Mandela’s role in alleviating The Struggle for South Africans.
- What can you glean from the photographs of Mandela’s childhood in this piece? Does the Healdtown Comprehensive School look as you imagined?
PART 2
Reading Check
1. What is the name of the white lawyer who employs Mandela as a legal secretary?
2. When Mandela enrolls at the University of Witwatersrand in Johannesburg, what type of degree does he seek?
Short Answer
Answer each question in at least 1 complete sentence. Incorporate details from the text to support your response.
1. How does Mandela’s move to Johannesburg expand his horizons?
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