4. What kind of unfair situation did black people in South Africa face?

5. Why did Elias help Mandela blow up some government buildings?

II. True or False

1. Elias went to see Nelson Mandela when he was in trouble.

2. Elias left school because the school was too far from his home

3. Nelson Mandela helped him keep his job.

4. Elias trusted Nelson Mandela and he joined the ANC Youth League.

5. Elias was willing to blow up government buildings.

6. Nelson Mandela thought violence was a good way to help the black people.

III. Make a timeline of Elias' life. Not all years will have information to be added.

1.1940___ A. Elias began school.

2. 1942___ B. Elias was twelve years old and met Mandela.

3. 1944___ C. Elias left school.

4. 1946___ D. Elias was born.

5. 1948___ E. Elias helped Mandela blow up some government buildings.

6. 1950___ F. Elias was a two-year-old baby.

7. 1952___

8. 1954___

9. 1963____ Step 5 Post-reading

Reading Comprehending

1. What was Elias' change?

I worried about whether I would become out of work.

I was happy to help because I knew it would help us achieve our dream of making black and white equal.

2. Why did Elias change?

A. Elias changed himself.

B. Nelson Mandela helped him when he was in trouble.

C. Nelson Madela's qualities influenced him a lot and made him realize to make black and white equal.

D. B and C.

3. How did Mandela help Elias and other black people?