Quiz on Trevor Noah's Quotes

Quiz on Trevor Noah's Quotes

7th Grade

12 Qs

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Quiz on Trevor Noah's Quotes

Quiz on Trevor Noah's Quotes

Assessment

Quiz

English

7th Grade

Medium

CCSS
RL.8.3, L.3.5A, RL.7.9

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

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Quote: "My mother told me about the black tax. It's the extra work that black people must do to operate in a white-dominated world."

What does the term "black tax" most likely refer to in this context?

Financial obligations black people have towards their families.

The literal tax imposed by the government on black communities.

The metaphorical price paid by black people in terms of extra effort and resilience needed to overcome racial barriers.

A governmental policy during apartheid that targeted black South Africans.

Answer explanation

The term 'black tax' most likely refers to the metaphorical price paid by black people in terms of extra effort and resilience needed to overcome racial barriers.

Tags

CCSS.RL.2.6

CCSS.RL.8.3

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

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What literary device is Trevor Noah using in this quote: "Getting thrown out of a moving car hurts way worse than it looks in the movies."?

Metaphor

Simile

Hyperbole

Personification

Answer explanation

The correct choice is Hyperbole because the statement 'Getting thrown out of a moving car hurts way worse than it looks in the movies' is an exaggerated and exaggerated statement, making it a hyperbole.

Tags

CCSS.L.3.5A

CCSS.RL.3.4

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

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What is the deeper meaning of this quote: "If you're in an argument with someone and they say, 'The sky is blue,' and you say, 'No, the sky is light blue,' then technically you're both right, but you're also both wrong. The sky isn't exactly blue."?

Discussions about the sky's color are pointless.

Sometimes, being technically correct isn't as important as understanding the bigger picture.

Color perception varies significantly between individuals.

Arguments are fundamentally about proving who's smarter.

Answer explanation

Sometimes, being technically correct isn't as important as understanding the bigger picture.

Tags

CCSS.RL.2.6

CCSS.RL.8.3

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

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Quote: "Language, even more than color, defines who you are to people."?

Question: What is Trevor suggesting about the role of language in shaping one's identity?

  • Language is less important than color in defining identity.

  • Language profoundly influences how others perceive and define us.

  • Language and color are equally unimportant in shaping identity.

  • Language changes one's appearance and choices.

Answer explanation

Language profoundly influences how others perceive and define us.

Tags

CCSS.RL.2.6

CCSS.RL.8.3

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

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Quote: "I was making a new life and a new identity, one conversation at a time."

Question: What is Trevor trying to convey about his personal growth?

It was a result of the conversations he had.

It was a spontaneous change that required little effort.

It was a painful process that he regretted.

It was entirely influenced by his family.

Answer explanation

Trevor is trying to convey that his personal growth was a result of the conversations he had, indicating the influence of communication on his development.

Tags

CCSS.RL.2.6

CCSS.RL.8.3

6.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

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Quote: "Where most children are proof of their parents' love, I was the proof of their criminality."

Question: What context does this quote suggest about Trevor Noah's birth?

His parents were law-abiding citizens under apartheid.

His birth was a symbol of defiance against apartheid laws.

His parents did not want him.

He was born into a wealthy family.

Answer explanation

The correct choice is 'His birth was a symbol of defiance against apartheid laws.' as the quote implies that Trevor Noah's birth was a result of his parents breaking the apartheid laws, making it a symbol of resistance.

Tags

CCSS.RL.2.6

CCSS.RL.8.3

7.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

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Quote: "She'd say, 'Learn from your past and be better because of your past,' but don't cry about your past. Life is full of pain. Let the pain sharpen you, but don't hold on to it. Don't be bitter."

Question: Which of the following best describes the advice given in this quote?

To become resentful of past difficulties.

To ignore all past experiences.

To learn and grow from past challenges.

To focus only on future possibilities.

Answer explanation

To learn and grow from past challenges.

Tags

CCSS.RL.2.6

CCSS.RL.8.3

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