Born a Crime Chapters 9-15 Review

Why did apartheid work at dividing people in South Africa?

• People with power convinced every group that it was the other race holding them back.

• People in power split groups based on intelligence.

• People in power brainwashed everyone that the white man was weak.

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The mulberry tree incident lead the reader to understand what about Noah's (soon to be) stepfather?

• He was trustworthy.

• He was dangerous because of his anger.

• He was unlucky.

• He was not a provider for his mother.

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What happened to Trevor on Valentine's Day?

• He received a Valentine's card.

• He and his friends had a party.

• His Valentine left him for another boy.

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What feeling was a result of pushing his mom's car down the road (because they couldn't afford Petrol)?

• Pride

• Embarrassment

• Anger

• Sadness

What was the effect of Trevor being a 'chameleon' at school?

• Everyone ignored him.

• The teachers would praise him.

• Noah could move between groups without an issue.

• Noah often got detention.

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Being a 'chameleon' also helped Noah discover that he could be accepted for his

• wealth

• status

• kindness

• humor

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What did Trevor most likely learn from his encounter with Zaheera?

• Always be friends with someone you like.

• Take a lot of time to get to know the person you like.

• Don't wait until it's too late to tell someone how you feel.

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What were the only ways Trevor could make money after graduating?

• His clothing business

• Selling CDs and being a DJ

• Working at McDonald's

• Tutoring local students

What gift did Andrew give Trevor?

• A CD writer

• A pocekt knife

• A book collection

• A framed picture of his family

Whom did Trevor take to the dance?

• Zaheera

• Xhosa

• Babiki

• Zulu