Born a Crime: final test

Which is NOT a term Trevor uses to describe himself in the novel?

• chameleon

• clown

• lady’s man

• prankster

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The ideal Tsonga woman where Abel is from is

• strong willed

• outspoken

• subservient

• unintelligent

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Trevor’s mother is African, and his father is

• Swiss

• Polish

• German

• Russian

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What bridges the gap between cultures according to Trevor Noah?

• sports

• language

• education

• empathy

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Who came into power in Africa and fought against the apartheid?

• Hendrick Verwoerd

• John Vorster

• The National Party

• Nelson Mandela

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How many church services does Patricia usually attend on Sundays?

• 1

• 2

• 3

• 4

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The conversation between the driver and Patricia on the minibus when the driver

made a threatening remark reveals that

• Patricia tries to follow rules even if she disagrees with them.

• Patricia is outspoken and stands up for herself.

• Patricia prefers to be silent when someone insults her if her kids are with her.

• Patricia doesn’t know how to react when someone openly insults her.

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Why does Patricia want to have her first child?

• She has always longed to be a mother

• She wants to show she is responsible.

• She wants to be loved unconditionally.

• She wants to defy her mother.

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How was Trevor Noah literally “born a crime” in South Africa?

• He was born outside of his township.

• His birth was never registered.

• His parents didn’t complete paperwork for permission to have a child.

• His mom and dad were different races.

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What do the following have in common in this book: feces in a trash can and a black

cat on a soccer field? Both . . .

• indicate supernatural forces are at work.

• involve intentional pranks for laughs.

• showed up when faith was lost.

• foreshadow death.

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