Born a Crime Quizzes

Born a Crime Quiz 1

1 Trevor Noah's mother is descended from which African tribe?
Xhosa

Tswana

Zulu

Tsonga
2 What religion does his mother practice?
Buddhism

Ancestral spiritual beliefs

Christianity

Judaism
3 How old is Trevor when the incident of being thrown out of the car occurs?
Nine

Four

Seven

Twelve
4 To what does Trevor attribute the misfortune leading up to the incident of being thrown out of a car?
Secondhand cars and their tendency to break down

A full moon

The mood swings of women

Bad weather
5 What is the approximate meaning of the phrase "Sun'qhela"?
You don't know anything

Respect your elders

I love you

Just try me
6 Which is true of Trevor's relationship with his mother?
He never misbehaves and she considers him an ideal child

He is frequently disobedient and she is strict with him

He has had to mature quickly so that he can take care of her

The two of them lead separate lives and seldom interact
7 What is the name of Trevor's school?
Holy Family College

St Mary's Academy

Mariandale College

Maryvale College
8 Which is true of the political situation after the fall of apartheid as Trevor describes it?
Rivalry between different political parties leads to intense violence in Black communities

There is no over violence but many microagressions and simmering tension

Ongoing tensions lead to violent clashes between Black and White communities

Everyone puts aside their political differences to work towards a better future
9 Which is NOT true of the minibus system Trevor and his mother make use of?
The drivers are primarily women

It operates to serve the Black population

It operates outside of the legal transit system

The schedule is unreliable and inconsistent
10 Which two colonial powers were involved in the history of South Africa?
The British, and then the Dutch

The Dutch, and then the British

The French, and then the British

The Dutch, and then the French
11 What is the first name of Trevor's mother?
Koko

Babiki

Patricia

Paulina
12 What is the name of Trevor's father?
Abel

Richard

Andrew

Robert
13 What is the ethnic background of Trevor's father?
Swiss German

Dutch

French

British
14 Under apartheid, what designation is used for individuals of mixed-race background?
Unclassified

Colored

Mulatto

Hybrid
15 What unconventional employment does Trevor's mother take on?
Working as a secretary

Acting

Driving a bus

Nursing
16 Why is it illegal for Trevor's mother to move to Johannesburg?
She does not meet the minimum salary requirements

She does not meet the minimum education requirements

It is illegal for unmarried women to live alone

It is illegal for Blacks to live in white neighborhoods
17 How does Trevor's mother first meet his father?
They meet at a dance club

They work together

They live in the same apartment building

They meet at a party hosted by a mutual friend
18 How does Trevor's mother end up getting pregnant?
His father seduces and tricks her

She seduces and tricks his father

His father rapes her

She convinces his father to help her have a child
19 What common outcome for mixed families does Trevor not experience?
Being genetically tested to legitimize his background

Leaving South Africa for another country

Going through a legal adoption process

Being sent to boarding school
20 Which of the following is NOT true of Trevor's grandfather?
He lives with a second family

He is very charming and flirtatious

He is very hard-working and modest

He suffers from bipolar disorder
21 What is the name of Trevor's grandmother?
Koko

Felicity

Frances

Patricia
22 Why do his family members believe Trevor's prayers have special power?
Because he is a first-born son

Because he prays in English

Because he has a cross-shaped birthmark

Because he was born under a lucky zodiac sign
23 Wich of the following is NOT true of Bantu schools?
They teach only basic and rudimentary knowledge

They were established by the apartheid government

They were designed to foster a sense of pride in African heritage

They served the Black population
24 How many siblings does Trevor's mother have?
Twelve

None

Two

Four
25 What is the meaning associated with Trevor's mother African name?
She who gives back

She who shows no fear

She who walks free

She who stands proud