Born a Crime chapters 1-3

What was the main purpose of apartheid according to the text?

• To establish a new form of government

• To maintain control by segregating races and instilling hatred among them

• To encourage economic growth and prosperity for all

• To promote racial equality and harmony

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Who was South Africa's first black president mentioned in the text?

• Desmond Tutu

• Jacob Zuma

• Nelson Mandela

• Thabo Mbeki

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What was Trevor Noah's mother's reaction to their car not starting?

• She decided to stay home

• She called for a mechanic

• She insisted on taking public transport to church

• She bought a new car

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What was unique about Trevor Noah's birth under apartheid?

• He was born a crime due to his mixed racial heritage

• He was the first child born in 1984

• He was born in a hospital

• He was born at home

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How did Trevor's mother protect him from being taken by the police?

• By hiding him inside the house

• By disguising him as a girl

• By sending him to live abroad

• By teaching him to run fast

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What was apartheid's ultimate goal according to the text?

• To make South Africa a white country

• To make South Africa a multicultural society

• To improve the economy of South Africa

• To educate all South Africans equally

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How did Trevor's mother navigate the restrictions placed on black people living in Johannesburg?

• By moving back to Soweto

• By protesting against the laws

• By renting a flat in a white man's name

• By becoming a maid

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What was the relationship between Trevor's parents?

• They had a secret relationship due to apartheid laws

• They were colleagues at work

• They were part of an underground movement

• They were legally married

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Why did Trevor's mother insist on going to church despite the car not starting?

• She was late for a church event

• She wanted to show off her new car

• She had a meeting with the pastor

• She believed the devil was trying to prevent them from going

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What did apartheid's architects study to create its system?

• Institutionalized racism in other countries

• Wildlife conservation techniques

• Economic models from Europe

• Ancient civilizations

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