Born a Crime Quiz

Who is the protagonist of Born a Crime?

• Stephen Colbert

• Jon Stewart

• Trevor Noah

• Donald Trump

Where did Trevor grow up?

• Australia

• The United States

• Europe

• South Africa

Tags

CCSS.RI.9-10.1

How many church services did Trevor attend on Sundays?

• Three

• Two

• Four

• One

Tags

CCSS.RI.8.1

Which member of Trevor's family is blind?

• His grandfather, Temperance

• His mother, Patricia

• His grandmother, Koko

• His father, Robert

Tags

CCSS.RL.9-10.1

What could have happened if the police found out Trevor was mixed race?

• His parents could be put to death.

• He could be beaten.

• He could be kicked out of Africa.

• He could be taken away to an orphanage.

Tags

CCSS.RL.9-10.2

CCSS.RL.9-10.6

Why did Trevor's parents pretend he wasn't their child in public?

• They were embarrassed.

• They didn't love him.

• Black women weren't allowed to have kids.

• It was illegal to have a mixed child.

Tags

CCSS.RL.9-10.2

CCSS.RL.9-10.3

CCSS.RL.9-10.6

Why does Trevor call himself a chameleon?

• He fits in with everyone and speaks many languages.

• His skin color changes during the seasons.

• He prefers cool temperatures like many reptiles.

• He was always hiding from the police.

Tags

CCSS.L.8.5A

CCSS.RL.8.1

CCSS.RL.8.4

How is Trevor characterized in the story?

• Naughty; dumb; frightened

• Brave; intelligent; well-behaved

• Naughty; comical; clever

• Dumb; comical; serious

Tags

CCSS.RL.8.1

CCSS.RL.8.2

CCSS.RL.8.3

What did Trevor and his mother do when they were fighting?

• Play video games

• Have water gun fights

• Write each other letters

• Punch with their fists

Tags

CCSS.RL.6.1

CCSS.W.6.9A

Why does Trevor's mother give him hidings?

• To teach him discipline

• She doesn't love him

• She thinks he's ugly

• She is enraged and angry

Tags

CCSS.RL.6.1

CCSS.RL.6.2