Born a Crime Quizzes

Born a Crime Quiz 1

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

Xhosa

Tswana

Zulu
2 What religion does his mother practice?
Ancestral spiritual beliefs

Buddhism

Christianity

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

Seven

Twelve

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

A full moon

Secondhand cars and their tendency to break down

The mood swings of women
5 What is the approximate meaning of the phrase "Sun'qhela"?
I love you

Respect your elders

You don't know anything

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

The two of them lead separate lives and seldom interact

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?
Ongoing tensions lead to violent clashes between Black and White communities

Everyone puts aside their political differences to work towards a better future

There is no over violence but many microagressions and simmering tension

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 outside of the legal transit system

The drivers are primarily women

The schedule is unreliable and inconsistent

It operates to serve the Black population
10 Which two colonial powers were involved in the history of South Africa?
The French, and then the British

The Dutch, and then the British

The British, and then the Dutch

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

Paulina

Babiki

Koko
12 What is the name of Trevor's father?
Andrew

Robert

Abel

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

British

Swiss German

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

Hybrid

Colored

Unclassified
15 What unconventional employment does Trevor's mother take on?
Nursing

Working as a secretary

Acting

Driving a bus
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 live in the same apartment building

They work together

They meet at a party hosted by a mutual friend

They meet at a dance club
18 How does Trevor's mother end up getting pregnant?
She seduces and tricks his father

His father rapes her

His father seduces and tricks her

She convinces his father to help her have a child
19 What common outcome for mixed families does Trevor not experience?
Going through a legal adoption process

Being sent to boarding school

Being genetically tested to legitimize his background

Leaving South Africa for another country
20 Which of the following is NOT true of Trevor's grandfather?
He is very charming and flirtatious

He is very hard-working and modest

He suffers from bipolar disorder

He lives with a second family
21 What is the name of Trevor's grandmother?
Felicity

Frances

Patricia

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

Because he was born under a lucky zodiac sign

Because he prays in English

Because he is a first-born son
23 Wich of the following is NOT true of Bantu schools?
They served the Black population

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
24 How many siblings does Trevor's mother have?
Four

None

Two

Twelve
25 What is the meaning associated with Trevor's mother African name?
She who walks free

She who stands proud

She who shows no fear

She who gives back

What did Trevor have to do in traffic jams?

From the text:

There were times when we would be in traffic and we had so little money for petrol that I would have to push the car. If we were stuck in gridlock, my mom would turn the car off and it was my job to get out and push it forward six...

Asked by Aubrey K #1359059

Answered by jill d #170087 on 3/26/2025 12:19 PM

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Why did Trevor Noah like the story of Noah's Ark from the Bible?

Noah appreciated and liked the story of Noah's Ark because he was able to connect it to his own experiences. Like the Biblical Noah, Noah and his family faced numerous challenges and had to survive.

Asked by Elihle M #1360863

Answered by jill d #170087 on 3/10/2025 8:45 PM

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Nate Friday, November 9, 3:40 p.m. 1. Who do you think helped Nate show his innocence? Use details from the text to support your answer.

I'm sorry, I see no evidence of this specific date or time in the text. The only reference I see to the month of November is Guy Fawkes Day.

We celebrated Guy Fawkes Day in November, and every year my mom would buy us a ton of fireworks, like a...

Asked by Hil E #1360311

Answered by jill d #170087 on 2/28/2025 12:04 PM

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