Trevor Noah: Born a Crime

What is a memoir?

• A nonfiction book about a part of somebody's life written by that person

• A nonfiction book about a part of somebody's life written by a different person

• A fictional book about somebody's life

• A book of poetry

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What curse does Trevor feel colored people in South Africa have?

• They are often turned down for jobs.

• They are hired often as maids.

• Their ancestry cannot be easily traced.

• They can only live in the city.

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Why did Trevor not fit in with colored people in South Africa even though he was mixed?

• He spoke different African languages.

• He wore his hair in an Afro.

• He spoke English extremely well.

• All of the above.

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What does Trevor say about “[t]he risk of getting caught” (147)?

• It makes him nauseated at the thought of a hiding from his mother.

• It makes him not want to break the law ever again.

• It is part of the fun of the experience.

• It makes him plan escape routes constantly.

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What was the political system in South Africa called in which the narrator grew up in?

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In your own words, explain the political system in which the author of the novel grew up in.

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The book is..... "Born A Crime"

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What is the primary theme of 'Born a Crime' by Trevor Noah?

• A) The impact of apartheid on personal identity

• B) The history of South Africa

• C) The life of Nelson Mandela

• D) The development of comedy in South Africa

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Which language does Trevor Noah often use to connect with different groups in South Africa?

• A) Zulu

• B) Afrikaans

• C) English

• D) Xhosa

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In 'Born a Crime', how does Trevor Noah describe his relationship with his mother?

• A) Distant and formal

• B) Close and influential

• C) Non-existent

• D) Hostile and resentful

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