Journey to Jo'Burg Chapters 1-4 Quiz

What was the main reason Naledi and Tiro had to journey to Johannesburg?

• To visit a theme park

• To find their mother and bring her home

• To escape from their school

• To visit a relative

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CCSS.RI.6.2

CCSS.RI.8.2

CCSS.RL.6.2

CCSS.RL.7.2

CCSS.RL.8.2

What system of racial segregation existed in South Africa during the time of the story?

• Communism

• Apartheid

• Democracy

• Monarchy

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CCSS.RL.7.9

CCSS.RL.8.9

How did apartheid laws affect the daily lives of black South Africans in the story?

• They were given more job opportunities

• They were not allowed to vote

• They had to carry passbooks to travel

• They received free education

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CCSS.RL.7.9

CCSS.RL.8.9

What challenges did Naledi and Tiro face during their journey?

• They got lost in a forest

• They faced dangers from wild animals

• They had to avoid getting caught by the police

• They ran out of food and water

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CCSS.RI.6.2

CCSS.RI.7.2

CCSS.RI.8.2

CCSS.RL.7.2

CCSS.RL.8.2

Why was it difficult for black South Africans to find good jobs during apartheid?

• Because of a lack of education

• Due to racial discrimination

• There were too many applicants

• The economy was in a recession

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CCSS.RI.5.5

CCSS.RI.6.5

CCSS.RI.7.5

CCSS.RI.8.5

CCSS.RI.9-10.5

What impact did apartheid have on families like Naledi's?

• Families were often separated

• Families traveled together frequently

• Families received government assistance

• Families were encouraged to live in cities

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CCSS.RI.6.2

CCSS.RI.7.2

CCSS.RI.8.2

CCSS.RL.6.2

CCSS.RL.7.2

How did Naledi and Tiro plan to travel to Johannesburg?

• By walking most of the way

• By taking a train

• By hitchhiking

• By bicycle

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CCSS.RI.7.2

CCSS.RI.8.2

CCSS.RL.6.2

CCSS.RL.7.2

CCSS.RL.8.2

What was the main reason black South Africans had to carry passbooks?

• To vote in elections

• To prove their employment status

• For identification and permission to travel

• To receive medical care

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CCSS.RL.7.9

CCSS.RL.8.9

How did apartheid laws specifically impact children like Naledi and Tiro?

• They could not attend school

• They were not allowed to play sports

• They had limited access to healthcare

• They were separated from their parents

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CCSS.RL.7.9

CCSS.RL.8.9

What motivated Naledi and Tiro to undertake their journey despite the dangers?

• The adventure of the journey

• The illness of their younger sister

• The promise of finding work in Johannesburg

• The desire to move to a new city

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CCSS.RI.6.2

CCSS.RI.8.2

CCSS.RL.6.2

CCSS.RL.7.2

CCSS.RL.8.2