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Class 10 First Flight (Prose) Chapter 2
Nelson Mandela : Long Walk to Freedom
Important Questions

1. Which twin obligation does 
every man have in life?
Answer:  Mandela thinks that every man has twin obligations in life. The first is his obligation to his family, to his parents, to his wife and children. The second duty is his duty to his people, his community and his country. Each man has to fulfil these two obligations according to his position and abilities.

2.How did Mandela's hunger for freedom' change his life?
Answer: The hunger for his own freedom became the hunger for the freedom of his people. This desire of a non-racial society transformed him into a virtuous and self-sacrificing man. Thus, he joined the African National Congress and this changed him from a frightened young man into a bold man.
3. Where did the inauguration ceremony take place?Answer: The inauguration ceremony took place in the Union Buildings amphitheatre in Pretoria. It was attended by politicians and dignitaries from more than 140 countries around the world.

4.What are the ‘twin obligations’ referred to by Nelson Mandela?
Answer: According to Nelson Mandela, every man has two obligations in life. The first obligation is to his family, to his parents, wife and children. Secondly, he has an obligation to his country, people, and community.

5.What "Twin obligations" does Mandela mention ? 
Answer:  Mandela beautifully expresses his views about the obligations on a man . He says that every man has twin obligations i.e. two obligations side by side . One obligation is to his family , to his parents , his wife and children. The second obligation is to his own people , his community and his country which a man is supposed to fulfill.
6.How does Nelson Mandela describe the scene of the Inauguration?Answer:  Nelson Mandela described the scene of his inauguration as a moment filled with joy and hope. He noted the presence of a diverse crowd, representing the unity of South Africa.

7.What does Nelson Mandela say ahout courage, love and hate?
Answer:  Mandela thinks that no one is born hating another person because of his race, colour, skin or religion. "People must learn. to hate, and if they learn to hate they can be taught to love. Mandela thinks that love comes more naturally to the human heart than hate.
8. What two obligations is the author talking about? What does he feel of them?
Answer: Mandela mentions that every man has twin/two obligations. The first obligation is towards his family such as his mother, wife and children. The second obligation is his contribution towards his country and his community.
          9.What pained Nelson Mandela on becoming the President of South Africa?
Answer: Nelson Mandela was sad for not being able to thank those African patriots who had fought for independence and sacrificed their lives for it. This pained him that they were not able to see what their sacrifices had brought.
  10.Give the character-sketch of Nelson Mandela.
Answer: Nelson Mandela is a great patriot. He loves his country and countrymen. For him, the greatest wealth of South Africa is her people.
He has a sacrificing nature. He sacrificed his life of comfort, family and home and plunged into the struggle for freedom. He believes in equality for all. He opposed the rule of Apartheid for which he was declared an outlaw. He was oppressed and tortured in jail for several years but he never broke. It shows his traits of tolerance, courage and perseverance.