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1. It is well-known (at least in Zimbabwe) that Mugabe poses as a highly religious man; though some of his actions are not exactly in accordance with the principles of his religion - Christianity. To which Christian denomination does he claim to belong?
2. Mugabe was a staunch believer in the role of education in developing a country. It is, primarily, due to his interest that Zimbabwe could claim credit for being the most literate country (at 85%) in the African continent (in 2002). Part of this could be traced back to his earlier profession of being a teacher. How many years did Mugabe pursue his profession before entering politics?
3. Mugabe is known to have a few extra-marital affairs. None could be more scandalous than the fact that he fathered his private secretary's child. However, despite protests from close quarters, he married her in 1996. What was his secretary's (and later to be wife's) name?
4. Mugabe does have a unique sense of humour. His verbal attacks of some of his political opponents can be quite hilarious (at times). Well, he did make a statement once about a leader - calling him a 'narrow little fellow'. Of course he also called him 'Bush's wagon tail' and a 'gay gangster'. So, who is this 'fellow'?
5. According to a lot of his colleagues, Mugabe is being demonised needlessly. Dr. Kaunda, another great freedom fighter and a staunch supporter of Mugabe's policies, likes to quote the leniency shown by Mugabe to a 'white' man - a person who had committed grave crimes against Zimbabweans and Zambians. While it was thought, at the time of Zimbabwean independence, that this man would be seriously punished for his crimes, Mugabe forgave him and his crimes. Which 'white' man are we talking about?
6. To stifle the freedom and liberty of Zimbabweans (especially his opponents), Mugabe introduced four new laws. While they were 'undemocratic' at best, there was one law which was meant to improve the labour conditions in the country (or at least, it was introduced under that pretext). Which act are we talking about?
7. While Mugabe can be quite 'generous' to his friends, he can be equally 'brutal' against his opponents. It is a well known that one of the leading members of the chief opposition party ('Movement for Democratic Change') was tried for alleged treason and for 'plotting to assassinate Mugabe'. Which of the following people had this unfortunate experience?
8. Like most Freedom fighters, Mugabe, too, has spent a lot of time behind the bars. His primary crime (in those days) was his opposition to the 'white' regime prevailing in the then Rhodesia. How many years did Mugabe spend behind bars before he became President of Zimbabwe?
9. While the 2002 elections were seen as the supreme embodiment of 'Poll-rigging' and 'Booth-capturing', there were certain organisations/people which deemed these elections as 'fair'. Which of the following organisations/people did NOT endorse this view?
10. Mugabe was a highly learned man, at least with respect to the degrees he's obtained. How many degrees did he receive in total?
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