Born a Crime: Chapters 1 and 2 Reading Check

True or False: Trevor Noah, his mom, and his brother Andrew jumped out of a moving minibus and ran away as fast as they could.

• True

• False

True or False: Trevor stole candy from the store when he went to get milk for Andrew.

• True

• False

True or False: Trevor's mom refused to let him get on the minivan because she was worried that it was too dangerous.

• True

• False

True or False: Even though he grew up in South Africa, Trevor knew all about popular culture including musical groups Boyz II Men and He-Man.

• True

• False

Which of the following is NOT a problem for Trevor in Chapter 1?

• His mom chased him through the neighborhood.

• Public transportation was dangerous.

• Trevor could not run fast so his mom could easily catch him.

• The community where he lived was often violent.

Which of the following does NOT describe Trevor's father.

• His name was Robert.

• He was Swiss/German.

• He never married Trevor's mother.

• He was frequently violent and terrifiying.

Where did Trevor's parents meet?

• At work

• On the minibus

• In their apartment building

• At college

Which of the following describe Trevor's mother?

CHECK ALL THAT APPLY.

• fearless

• religious

• dependent

• rebellious

Which of the following is NOT true about Trevor's mother?

• Her name is Janice and she was named after her grandmother.

• She lived in an area reserved for Whites even though she was Black.

• She took typing classes and became a secretary in Johannesburg.

• She could not take Trevor to the park because she was Black and he was Mixed.

Check ALL of the rules that Trevor's mom broke in the first two chapters.

• She stayed out after curfew.

• She rented an apartment in a White area.

• She did not carry her ID that allowed her to travel.

• She lived in restrooms with prostitutes.