Born a Crime Chapter 8

Which is NOT true of Trevor’s father?

• a. He despises racism.

• b. He likes privacy.

• c. He started an integrated restaurant.

• d. He buys a new car every two years.

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One reason Trevor stopped visiting his father was because

•  a. his mother’s boyfriend didn’t like her taking Trevor to see her ex-partner.

• b. his father was very busy with a new job and didn’t have time for Trevor.

• c. the government forbid different races spending time together.

• d. Robert moved away and didn’t want to be found.

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How did Trevor locate his father after ten years of being apart?

• a. Trevor hired a private investigator.

• b. Patricia received a gift from Robert, and his return address was on it.

• c. Trever persistently contacted the Swiss embassy for help.

• d. Trevor went to Cape Town and asked around until he found his father.

• e. Both A and C

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What did Robert show Trevor that meant so much?

• a. a family heirloom watch that will be Trevor’s one day.

•  b. a scrapbook of newspaper clippings pertaining to Trevor.

• c. Robert’s will where he leaves Trevor everything.

• d. a picture of Robert, Patricia, and Trevor at a park together year ago.

• e. None of these is correct.

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Which is the traditional Christmas with Trevor’s mom?

• a. Go to church, eat a meal at home, and exchange practical gifts.

• b. Go to church, have a picnic, and sing carols around the Christmas tree.

• c. Each family member makes a dessert to share.

• d. Take homemade gifts to the needy and set out cookies for Santa Claus.

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Though Patricia and Robert did not stay together as a couple, she always spoke highly

of him and did not say anything to turn Trevor against him.

• True

• False

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Once Trevor got to know his father better, he realized that his parents were more

alike than they were different.

• True

• False

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Patricia was the one who insisted Trevor find his father when Trevor was twenty-

four years old.

• True

• False

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Trevor doesn’t care for the way his father celebrates Christmas because it seems

so commercialized with a tree, lights, fake snow, and gifts.

• True

• False

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Trevor calls his father “Robert” instead of “Dad” or “Father.”

• True

• False

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