Long Walk to Freedom - Step - 10
Published: 1994 & Pages: 658
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Step-10
Introduction to Book
After the trial, Mandela was taken to Robben Island, where he spent the next 20 years of his life. Life on the island was tough, with prisoners having to crush stones into gravel daily under scorching heat. Mandela, under strict control, could only have one visitor and one letter every six months, heavily censored. Solitary confinement for minor infractions was the worst part. Despite emotional challenges, prisoners resisted to maintain their spirits. Mandela even protested against wearing shorts, succeeding after a two-week protest. Obtaining books and news was difficult, but one clever prisoner got The Economist by fooling the guards. In 1966, a hunger strike led by prisoners, joined by guards, forced the authorities to improve conditions. The rebellion had proven contagious. |
بسم اللہ الرحمان الرحیم،
اردو ترجمہ جلد اپ لوڈ کیا جاےَ گا، انشاءاللہ
10x Short Questions
1. Where was Mandela taken after the trial, and how long did he spend there?
Mandela was taken to Robben Island, where he spent the next 20 years of his life.
2. What daily task did prisoners on Robben Island have to perform, and how did they do it?
Prisoners had to crush volleyball-sized stones into gravel with small hammers every day.
3. What strict rules were imposed on Mandela's communication in prison?
Mandela was allowed only one visitor and one letter every six months, and his correspondence was heavily censored.
4. Why was solitary confinement considered the worst part of prison life on Robben Island?
Prisoners could be given solitary confinement for minor infractions, even for not standing up when a guard entered the cell.
5. What was Mandela's protest regarding clothing, and what was the outcome?
Mandela protested against wearing shorts, and after a two-week protest, the guards gave in.
6. Why did the prisoners on Robben Island face challenges in obtaining books and news?
Anything related to politics or news was strictly forbidden, and it was difficult to get books and magazines.
7. How did one clever prisoner manage to obtain a copy of The Economist?
The guards assumed it was about economics, allowing the prisoner to get a copy.
8. In what year did the prisoners on Robben Island go on a hunger strike, and what was the purpose?
In 1966, the prisoners went on a hunger strike to protest the prison’s living conditions.
9. Who joined the hunger strike initiated by the prisoners?
The guards joined the hunger strike.
10. What was the outcome of the hunger strike, and what did it reveal about rebellion?
The prison authorities agreed to the prisoners’ demands, showing that rebellion can be contagious and lead to positive changes.
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