
Quiz on Trevor Noah's Quotes
Quiz
•
English
•
7th Grade
•
Medium
+7
Standards-aligned
Katherine Stanfill
Used 2+ times
FREE Resource
Enhance your content
12 questions
Show all answers
1.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
Create a free account and access millions of resources
Create resources
Host any resource
Get auto-graded reports

Continue with Google

Continue with Email

Continue with Classlink

Continue with Clever
or continue with

Microsoft
%20(1).png)
Apple

Others
By signing up, you agree to our Terms of Service & Privacy Policy
Already have an account?
Similar Resources on Wayground
10 questions
Fever Chapter 6
Quiz
•
6th - 8th Grade
14 questions
CER Review Quiz
Quiz
•
7th - 8th Grade
10 questions
Informative Essay Introductions
Quiz
•
6th - 10th Grade
15 questions
Modal Verb
Quiz
•
7th - 9th Grade
15 questions
Journey to Jo'burg
Quiz
•
5th Grade - University
15 questions
Confucius
Quiz
•
5th Grade - University
13 questions
Man vs bee
Quiz
•
3rd - 7th Grade
10 questions
Nelson Mandela Review
Quiz
•
7th Grade
Popular Resources on Wayground
20 questions
Brand Labels
Quiz
•
5th - 12th Grade
10 questions
Ice Breaker Trivia: Food from Around the World
Quiz
•
3rd - 12th Grade
25 questions
Multiplication Facts
Quiz
•
5th Grade
20 questions
ELA Advisory Review
Quiz
•
7th Grade
15 questions
Subtracting Integers
Quiz
•
7th Grade
22 questions
Adding Integers
Quiz
•
6th Grade
10 questions
Multiplication and Division Unknowns
Quiz
•
3rd Grade
10 questions
Exploring Digital Citizenship Essentials
Interactive video
•
6th - 10th Grade
Discover more resources for English
20 questions
ELA Advisory Review
Quiz
•
7th Grade
20 questions
Morpheme Mastery Quiz for Grade 7
Quiz
•
7th Grade
17 questions
Figurative Language
Quiz
•
7th Grade
17 questions
Common and Proper Nouns
Quiz
•
7th Grade
20 questions
Independent and Dependent Clauses
Quiz
•
7th Grade
10 questions
Reading Comprehension Practice
Quiz
•
6th - 8th Grade
33 questions
7LA Interim Review
Quiz
•
7th Grade
10 questions
Exploring Figurative Language Concepts
Interactive video
•
6th - 10th Grade