Analyzing 'Born a Crime' Chapter 2

What is the main theme of Chapter 2 in "Born a Crime"?

• The importance of education

• The challenges of growing up in apartheid South Africa

• The impact of religion on society

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CCSS.RL.7.2

CCSS.RL.8.2

CCSS.RL.9-10.2

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CCSS.RL.6.2

Why was Trevor Noah's birth considered a crime?

• Because he was born out of wedlock

• Because his parents were from different races

• Because he was born in a hospital

• Because his parents were not South African citizens

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CCSS.RI.11-12.10

CCSS.RI.6.10

CCSS.RI.7.10

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How did Trevor Noah's mother protect him from the apartheid government's regulations?

• By moving to another country

• By hiding him at home

• By teaching him multiple languages

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CCSS.RL.8.2

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What role did Trevor Noah's grandmother play in his life according to Chapter 2?

• She was his primary caregiver

• She was his teacher

• She was a strict disciplinarian

• She provided financial support

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CCSS.RI.11-12.10

CCSS.RI.6.10

CCSS.RI.7.10

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How did apartheid laws affect Trevor Noah's ability to interact with his father?

• They could not be seen in public together

• They were not allowed to communicate

• They could only meet at night

• They had to live in separate countries

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CCSS.RL.7.2

CCSS.RL.8.2

CCSS.RI.8.2

CCSS.RL.9-10.2

CCSS.RI.7.2

What does Trevor Noah's experience in Chapter 2 reveal about the impact of apartheid on personal relationships?

• It strengthened family bonds

• It made relationships more secretive

• It caused many relationships to end

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CCSS.RL.7.2

CCSS.RL.8.2

CCSS.RI.8.2

CCSS.RI.7.2

CCSS.RI. 9-10.2

In what way did Trevor Noah's mother show resilience in Chapter 2?

• By standing up to the police

• By working multiple jobs

• By teaching Trevor to read and write

• By defying apartheid laws to keep her family together

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CCSS.RI.11-12.10

CCSS.RI.6.10

CCSS.RI.7.10

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What does Chapter 2 suggest about the role of humor in Trevor Noah's life?

• It was a coping mechanism

• It was against the law

• It was discouraged by his family

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CCSS.RL.7.2

CCSS.RL.8.2

CCSS.RI.8.2

CCSS.RL.9-10.2

CCSS.RI.7.2

How did the apartheid laws specifically impact children of mixed-race parentage, according to Chapter 2?

• They were given more privileges

• They were not recognized by the law

• They were classified as a separate race

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What lesson does Trevor Noah convey through his experiences in Chapter 2?

• The power of education in overcoming adversity

• The strength found in diversity and difference

• The value of financial independence

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CCSS.RL.7.2

CCSS.RL.8.2

CCSS.RI.8.2

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CCSS.RI.7.2