Passage: Nelson Mandela – A Hero of Freedom Nelson Mandela was a famous leader from South Africa who fought against apartheid, a system where people were treated unfairly because of their skin color. He was born on 18th July 1918 in a village called Mvezo. From a young age, Mandela believed in equality and justice for all people. He became a lawyer and later joined the African National Congress (ANC) to fight against racial discrimination. Because of his efforts to bring justice and freedom, he was sent to prison for 27 years. Even in jail, he remained strong and hopeful. In 1994, Nelson Mandela became the first black President of South Africa. He worked hard to bring peace between black and white citizens and is respected all over the world for his wisdom and forgiveness. He received many awards, including the Nobel Peace Prize. Nelson Mandela passed away on 5th December 2013, but he is remembered as a symbol of peace, courage, and freedom. --- Comprehension Questions: 1. When was Nelson Mandela born? (a) 18th July 1918 (b) 5th December 2013 (c) 14th August 1947 (d) 26th January 1950 Correct Answer: (a) 18th July 1918 --- 2. What was apartheid? (a) A type of music (b) A law to protect the environment (c) A system of racial discrimination (d) A government building Correct Answer: (c) A system of racial discrimination --- 3. How many years did Mandela spend in prison? (a) 10 years (b) 18 years (c) 27 years (d) 30 years Correct Answer: (c) 27 years --- 4. When did Nelson Mandela become the President of South Africa? (a) 1990 (b) 1992 (c) 1994 (d) 2000 Correct Answer: (c) 1994 --- 5. What important award did Mandela receive? (a) Academy Award (b) Olympic Gold Medal (c) Nobel Peace Prize (d) Booker Prize Correct Answer: (c) Nobel Peace Prize ---