Joseph Ross "Nelson Mandela Speaks to Trayvon Martin"

The transcript describes a morning walk down Fox St in Johannesburg, where the narrator encounters a familiar teenage boy. They exchange smiles and greetings as the day begins, with the sounds of the city waking up around them. The narrator observes the boy's wet shoes and youthful demeanor, inviting him to escape the rain.

What time of day does the narrator begin their walk on Fox St?

• Dawn

• Dusk

• Midnight

• Noon

What does the narrator notice about the person across the street?

• They are smiling and walking towards the narrator

• They are carrying an umbrella

• They are riding a bicycle

• They are wearing a hood

What sounds are mentioned as the day begins?

• Cars honking

• Coffee and tea stands and a train whistle

• Birds chirping

• Children playing

How does the narrator describe the person's arms?

• Crossed over their chest

• Stiff and unmoving

• Swinging like a teenage boy's arms

• Holding a book

What does the narrator eventually say to the person?

• Let's go for a walk

• Come in, get out of the rain

• Do you need help?

• Where are you going?