Memoir
What is a memoir mostly about?
The author’s personal experiences or memories
How many years did Mandela spend in prison?
27 years
Where was Nelson Mandela born?
South Africa
What does apartheid mean?
A system in South Africa that kept people of different races separate
What type of details help the reader imagine the scene?
Sensory or descriptive details
What daily habit did Nelson Mandela always do, even in fancy hotels?
A. Make his own bed
B. Cook his own food
C. Clean the whole room
D. Read the newspaper
A. Make his own bed
What job did Mandela train for when he was young?
He studied law to become a lawyer
Mandela joined groups, gave speeches, and organized events to fight unfair laws. What is this kind of action called?
A. Authority
B. Activism
C. Oppressed
D. Protest
B. Activism
True or False: A memoir tells the story of someone else’s life.
False
What was the first story we read about Nelson Mandela? What happened in it?
In the first story, Nelson Mandela was on a small airplane when one of the propellers stopped working. Everyone was scared, but Mandela stayed calm. He told his friend to tell the pilot. This story shows that Mandela was brave and stayed calm even in scary situations.
How many wives did Nelson Mandela have in his lifetime?
Three
Which of these is an example of authority in a school?
A. Students deciding class rules.
B. The principal giving instructions
C. Friends playing a game
D. Children talking quietly
The principal giving instructions
How is a memoir different from an autobiography?
A memoir focuses on specific memories or moments; an autobiography tells the whole life story
What type of education did he begin at the age of 7?
Began British Education at 7
How old was Nelson Mandela when he became president of South Africa?
75
Some freedom fighters used surprise attacks and small, hidden groups to fight the government. What type of fighting is this called?
Guerrilla warfare
What point of view is a memoir usually written in?
A. First person
B. Second person
C. Third person
D. It changes every chapter
A. First person
Why did Mandela later believe peaceful protest was not enough?
Mandela saw that peaceful protests did not work because the government was very violent. In one protest, 67 people were killed. This showed him that sometimes stronger actions were needed to fight unfair laws.
What do Mandela’s stories about the airplane and bed-making show about his character?
He was humble, kind, brave, and respected everyone, no matter their status
How did the ANC help change South Africa?
A. By creating a new government without elections
B. By peacefully working and fighting for equal rights
C. By forcing people to move
D. By encouraging segregation
B. By peacefully working and fighting for equal rights