Cry Freedom Quiz

The statement is true because it states that it was against the law for newspapers to print pictures of the police beating black people. This implies that there were legal restrictions in place that prohibited newspapers from publishing such images. This could have been a measure to suppress information or prevent public outrage regarding police brutality towards black individuals.

Donald Woods was the editor of the Daily Dispatch.

The given statement suggests that Biko died in prison because he refused to eat, and the police confirmed this. Therefore, the correct answer is true.

The given statement suggests that Woods pretended to be a priest in order to cross the South African border. This implies that Woods used a disguise or deception to successfully pass through the border checkpoint. Therefore, the correct answer is true.

The given statement is "The court decided that Mapetla was killed by the guards who beat him." The correct answer is "False." This means that the court did not decide that Mapetla was killed by the guards who beat him.

Don and Ken heard Biko speak at a football game.

Biko did not go meet Mr. Woods at his office because he was banned. This suggests that there is a reason why Biko was unable to meet Mr. Woods, and that reason is because he was banned. Therefore, the statement "True" is correct.

Biko effectively delayed the police from searching his house by requesting to read the warrant. This action allowed him to buy some time and potentially gather any necessary evidence or prepare a defense before the search took place. By asking to read the warrant, Biko exercised his rights and ensured that the police followed proper procedures during the search.

Don helped Mapetla & Tenjy get jobs at the newspaper. This means that Don assisted Mapetla and Tenjy in finding employment at a newspaper company.

The statement suggests that the court determined that Mapetla was killed by the guards who beat him. However, the given answer is "False," indicating that this statement is incorrect. Therefore, it can be inferred that the court did not decide that Mapetla was killed by the guards who beat him.

The given statement suggests that the police placed listening devices in Wood's house in order to secretly monitor his activities. This implies that the statement is true and that the police indeed engaged in surveillance by using these devices.

Biko said, "We believe in an intelligent God, We believe that He knew what He was doing when He created the black man, just as He did when He created the white man." This quote suggests that Biko believed in the equality and value of both black and white individuals, emphasizing that they were both intentionally created by an intelligent God. Biko's statement reflects his belief in the inherent worth and dignity of all races.

Biko and Mamphela started a black medical clinic. This suggests that they initiated and established a healthcare facility specifically catering to the needs of the black community. This action highlights their commitment to addressing the healthcare disparities faced by black individuals, potentially aiming to provide accessible and quality medical services to those who may have been marginalized or underserved in the past.

The given correct answer suggests that "The System" is a title that blacks have given to white authority. This implies that black individuals perceive white authority as a system that they believe has power and control over them. The answer implies that blacks may see white authority as oppressive or discriminatory, and may use the term "The System" to describe their experiences and struggles against it.

Mr. Kruger had Mr. Wood arrested because he believed that Mr. Wood was withholding important information by not revealing the name of the witness who saw the men destroying the church. By arresting Mr. Wood, Mr. Kruger hoped to put pressure on him to cooperate with the police and provide the necessary information to help solve the case.

The statement suggests that Biko's family was not allowed to have a funeral for him because he was a black leader. However, there is no evidence or context provided to support this claim. Therefore, the statement is not true and the correct answer is False.

Captain De Wit led the attack on the church and Biko's office.

The given statement suggests that Donald lived in a black neighborhood during his childhood. This implies that the statement is true.

The statement suggests that Donald took Ken to a black church service, but the answer is "False" because there is no evidence or context provided in the question to support this claim. Without any further information, it is not possible to determine whether Donald took Ken to a black church service or not.

Biko did not testify that violent confrontation was necessary to bring about change in the South African government. This statement contradicts his beliefs and principles as a leader of the anti-apartheid movement. Biko advocated for nonviolent resistance and believed in the power of education, self-reliance, and unity among black South Africans to challenge the oppressive system. His philosophy centered around the idea that black people should assert their humanity and dignity in the face of apartheid, rather than resorting to violence. Therefore, the correct answer is False.

The correct answer is that Biko's wife hid his papers by putting them in the child's diaper. This suggests that she used the child's diaper as a hiding place to conceal the papers from the police during their search of Biko's home.

Biko was arrested while he was driving back from Cape Town.

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Mzimbi and Biko did not want the same kind of revolution.

Wood's was not allowed on the flight to America to tell Biko's story.

Living in a legal black township does not necessarily mean that the house can only be handed down to your son. In some cases, the house may be inherited by any family member or even sold to someone else. The other statements are true, as living in a legal black township typically requires a monthly pass from your boss, the government determines the rent amount, and the government decides which house you will live in.

The statement says that Woods was not afraid of the police when they came to his house asking for Evalina's pass. However, the correct answer is False, which means that Woods was afraid of the police.

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The statement says that Mr. Woods believed that blacks should be allowed to vote. If this statement is true, then the correct answer would be True. However, the correct answer is False, which means that Mr. Woods did not believe that blacks should be allowed to vote.

The Wood family left South Africa and flew to Botswana.

The correct answer is "meet with any black people" because it is not mentioned in the warrant read to Wood announcing his banning. The other options, such as "write anything," "enter a printing office," and "leave the district of East London for 5 years," are listed in the warrant as things that Wood is not allowed to do.

Biko testified in court to accuse the white men of beating him. This suggests that Biko was a victim of physical violence at the hands of white men, and he wanted to bring them to justice by providing his testimony in court. His testimony would serve as evidence to support his accusation and potentially lead to legal consequences for the perpetrators.