Born a Crime Chapter 4

What happened after Trevor accidentally perforated his cousin’s eardrum while “playing doctor”?

• Beat Trevor with a belt

• beat his cousins with a belt

• kicked Trevor out of the house

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Why does Trevor get special treatment in his family and in the community?

• he was considered to be "white"

• he speaks multiple languages

• he has a white father

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Why did Trevor’s mother make sure he spoke English?

• It's the language of power and privilege

• He will be able to travel

• he can "pass" as Afrikaner

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Which different languages did Trevor’s mother know?

• Zulu and Xhosa

• German and Afrikans

• English

• options 1 & 2 are correct

• all of the above

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How did Trevor “fit in” with the black kids at H.A. Jack Primary?

• he spoke their language

• he played hip hop

• he lent them money

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