BORN A CRIME Ch. 17

What words of wisdom does Patricia give Trevor about friends?

• surround yourself with students going to college

• surround yourself with people who know how to make money

• choose friends who look like you

• don't trust anyone but family

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What lesson does Patricia teach Trevor about shoplifting?

• she thinks he should go to jail

• she thinks he should pay for what he stole

• she defends him and tells the store he has no money

• she teaches him to return the item he stole

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What does Trevor steal from a store?

• batteries

• CDs

• movies

• candy

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Why was Trevor arrested?

• he took one of his step-dad's cars

• he drove a car with a broken turn signal

• he stole a car from a stranger

• he stole something from a store

How does Trevor try to stay safe in jail?

• he acts like a really bad, scary guy

• he stays with the colored people

• he makes friends with the black Incredible Hulk

• he ignores everyone and keeps to himself

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What does Trevor realize about appearances when he meets the "Incredible Hulk" in jail?

• people who look scary can be nice

• some people are as mean as they look

• there are people with money who still dress poorly

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Who does Trevor decide to stand with in the holding area in jail?

• the whites

• the blacks

• the coloreds

• by himself

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Who pays Trevor's bail and lawyer fees?

• his friend

• he pays them himself

• his mom

• his dad

While in jail, Trevor enjoys:

• peanut butter sandwiches and not being bossed around

• chocolate chip cookies and not having to wear shoes

• making friends with all kinds of people

• not having to spend time with his step dad Abel

It is clear that Trevor would rather be in jail than:

• face the anger of his step dad Abel

• have to work

• have to go to school

• admit he did anything wrong

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