Born a Crime Quizzes

Born a Crime Quiz 1

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

Tsonga

Xhosa

Zulu
2 What religion does his mother practice?
Christianity

Ancestral spiritual beliefs

Buddhism

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

Seven

Four

Nine
4 To what does Trevor attribute the misfortune leading up to the incident of being thrown out of a car?
A full moon

Bad weather

The mood swings of women

Secondhand cars and their tendency to break down
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?
The two of them lead separate lives and seldom interact

He never misbehaves and she considers him an ideal child

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

He is frequently disobedient and she is strict with him
7 What is the name of Trevor's school?
Mariandale College

Maryvale College

Holy Family College

St Mary's Academy
8 Which is true of the political situation after the fall of apartheid as Trevor describes it?
Everyone puts aside their political differences to work towards a better future

There is no over violence but many microagressions and simmering tension

Ongoing tensions lead to violent clashes between Black and White communities

Rivalry between different political parties leads to intense violence in Black communities
9 Which is NOT true of the minibus system Trevor and his mother make use of?
It operates to serve the Black population

The schedule is unreliable and inconsistent

It operates outside of the legal transit system

The drivers are primarily women
10 Which two colonial powers were involved in the history of South Africa?
The British, and then the Dutch

The French, and then the British

The Dutch, and then the French

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

Paulina

Patricia

Babiki
12 What is the name of Trevor's father?
Richard

Robert

Abel

Andrew
13 What is the ethnic background of Trevor's father?
Dutch

Swiss German

British

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

Colored

Hybrid

Unclassified
15 What unconventional employment does Trevor's mother take on?
Driving a bus

Acting

Nursing

Working as a secretary
16 Why is it illegal for Trevor's mother to move to Johannesburg?
She does not meet the minimum education requirements

It is illegal for Blacks to live in white neighborhoods

She does not meet the minimum salary requirements

It is illegal for unmarried women to live alone
17 How does Trevor's mother first meet his father?
They meet at a dance club

They live in the same apartment building

They work together

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

His father seduces and tricks her

She convinces his father to help her have a child

His father rapes her
19 What common outcome for mixed families does Trevor not experience?
Leaving South Africa for another country

Being genetically tested to legitimize his background

Being sent to boarding school

Going through a legal adoption process
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 suffers from bipolar disorder

He is very hard-working and modest
21 What is the name of Trevor's grandmother?
Frances

Felicity

Koko

Patricia
22 Why do his family members believe Trevor's prayers have special power?
Because he has a cross-shaped birthmark

Because he prays in English

Because he was born under a lucky zodiac sign

Because he is a first-born son
23 Wich of the following is NOT true of Bantu schools?
They were designed to foster a sense of pride in African heritage

They teach only basic and rudimentary knowledge

They served the Black population

They were established by the apartheid government
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 shows no fear

She who walks free

She who gives back

She who stands proud

What is the author’s main points/arguments? List at least two examples

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In context, our given names are assigned...... our nicknames are earned based upon our personality or looks. In other words, nicknames likely are a better fit for those who earn them..... but not always.

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Important themes presented in the novel, Born a Crime, include race, language, growing up, history, violence, and masculinity. You can find a detailed explanantion of each of these themes in GradeSaver's study guide for this unit.

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Born a Crime

by Trevor Noah

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