1. The author uses the first sentence of the article to a. inform the reader about the crowded conditions in South Africa. b. describe a scene. c. express an opinion about racial o... 1. The author uses the first sentence of the article to a. inform the reader about the crowded conditions in South Africa. b. describe a scene. c. express an opinion about racial oppression. 2. What does the author mean by the statement 'To awaken the spirits of his people, Steve wrote pamphlets and delivered speeches'? a. Steve often had to wake people up so they could read his writings and listen to his speeches. b. Through his writings and speeches, Steve became an important spiritual leader in South Africa. c. Steve used both the written and spoken word to instill pride in South Africans and to encourage them to oppose the country's racial laws. 3. Choose the statement below that best describes the author's position in paragraph 16. a. The government inquiry into Steve Biko's death ensured that justice was served. b. The evidence presented in the trial was not strong enough to convict the police. c. The South African police murdered Steve Biko and were not punished for the crime. Read more