Born a Crime: Chapter 17

People in Alex had a shorthand (a sign) to say that somebody had been arrested. What was it?

• clapping your hands

• the victory sign (peace)

• clapping your wrists together

• dabbing

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What car did Trevor steal when he got arrested? (name the brand)

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What is the money called that someone has to pay to get out of jail until their trial?

• bonds

• bail

• blame

• blitz

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At what age did Trevor start stealing Abel's cars?

• 9

• 12

• 14

• 16

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What was Trevor's first thought when he was stopped by the police?

• I'm going to prison.

• No one can catch me.

• I’m in so much trouble when I get home.

• I want to be a cop.

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What is the act of stealing a car from someone called(often in a violent manner)?

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Why did Trevor pretend to be coloured and speak Afrikaans?

• So the police wouldn't understand him.

• So people would be scared of him.

• So the white people would hang out with him.

• Because his mother told him to.

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What is this clothing item often called in English?

• a t-shirt

• a whitey

• whiteout

• a wifebeater

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What language did the huge guy ("the Hulk") speak in the cell?

• Tsonga

• Zulu

• Afrikaans

• Pedi

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Which group of people did he choose to go to in prison?

• white

• black

• coloured

• latino

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