Born a Crime

Who is the protagonist of Born a Crime?

• Stephen Colbert

• Trevor Noah

• Patricia Noah

• Abel

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In what country did Trevor grow up?

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What was the name of the racial system used in South Africa?

• the Jim Crow Laws

• prejudice

• apartheid

• stereotyping

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How many church services did Trevor attend on Sundays?

• One

• Two

• Three

• Four

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Which characteristic best describes Trevor's mother, Patricia?

• uneducated

• weak

• scared

• religious

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Under apartheid, what was the punishment for a black woman being with a white man?

• death by hanging

• public whipping

• five years in prison

• cutting off one hand

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Why did Trevor's parents pretend he was not their child in public?

• It was illegal to have a mixed child

• They were embarrassed of him.

• Black women were not allowed to have children.

• They did not love him.

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What do typical houses in South Africa not have?

• Driveways

• Bathrooms

• Living rooms

• Kitchens

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What was Trevor's mom's childhood like?

• She was unwanted by her parents.

• She was extremely poor and always hungry.

• She did not have food, shoes, or underwear.

• All of the above

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What did the Volkswagen represent to Trevor?

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