Born a Crime

Who primarily educated black South Africans before apartheid?

• The South African government

• Self-taught individuals

• European missionaries

• Local tribal leaders

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CCSS.RI.11-12.5

CCSS.RI.6.5

CCSS.RI.7.5

CCSS.RI.8.5

CCSS.RI.9-10.5

What was the main purpose of Bantu schools established by the apartheid government?

• To provide comprehensive education

• To limit black South Africans' education

• To promote cultural heritage

• To teach advanced sciences

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CCSS.RI.11-12.5

CCSS.RI.6.5

CCSS.RI.7.5

CCSS.RI.8.5

CCSS.RI.9-10.5

How did the narrator's mother view her own childhood?

• With resentment

• As a happy and fulfilling time

• With indifference

• As a period of struggle but also growth

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CCSS.RL.11-12.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.7.6

CCSS.RL.8.6

CCSS.RL.9-10.3

What did the narrator's mother do to ensure he had a better life?

• Provided him with books and education

• Isolated him from the outside world

• Focused solely on her career

• Moved to a wealthier neighborhood

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CCSS.RI.2.1

CCSS.RI.3.1

CCSS.RL.1.1

CCSS.RL.2.1

CCSS.RL.3.1

What was the narrator's first book?

• An encyclopedia

• A fantasy novel

• The Bible

• A science textbook

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CCSS.RI.11-12.9

CCSS.RI.9-10.9

CCSS.RL.11-12.9

CCSS.RL.9-10.9

CCSS.RL.K.6

How did the narrator's mother teach him to view the world?

• Through the lens of apartheid

• As a place full of limitations

• As an oyster, full of opportunities

• With suspicion and caution

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CCSS.RI.2.1

CCSS.RI.3.1

CCSS.RL.1.1

CCSS.RL.2.1

CCSS.RL.3.1

What did the narrator's mother use to change channels on their TV?

• Voice commands

• A remote control

• The TV buttons

• A pair of pliers

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CCSS.RI.11-12.3

CCSS.RI.6.3

CCSS.RI.7.3

CCSS.RI.8.3

CCSS.RI.9-10.3

What luxury did the narrator's family occasionally enjoy?

• Shopping sprees

• Vacations abroad

• Going to the movies

• Eating at fancy restaurants

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CCSS.RI.11-12.3

CCSS.RI.6.3

CCSS.RI.7.3

CCSS.RI.8.3

CCSS.RI.9-10.3

What was the narrator's attitude towards the Narnia books?

• He was indifferent

• He disliked them

• He was eager to read them

• He found them too complex

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CCSS.RL.11-12.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.7.6

CCSS.RL.8.6

CCSS.RL.9-10.3

What did the narrator's mother believe about the importance of showing her son the world?

• It was less important than academic education

• It was too dangerous

• It was crucial for his understanding that the ghetto was not the whole world

• It was unnecessary

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CCSS.RI. 9-10.1

CCSS.RI.8.1

CCSS.RL.7.1

CCSS.RL.8.1

CCSS.RL.9-10.2