Born a Crime Chapters 9-11

What curse does Trevor feel colored people in South Africa have?

• They are often turned down for jobs.

• Their ancestry cannot be easily traced.

• They are hired often as maids.

• They can only live in the city.

In the situation with the bicycle, Trevor showed that he was _____.

• naive

• sneaky

• mean

• wise

Why did Trevor not fit in with colored people in South Africa even though he was mixed?

• He spoke different African languages.

• He wore his hair in an afro.

• He spoke English exptremely well.

• All of these are correct.

Why does Patricia tell Trevor not to mention the mulberry tree incident to Abel?

• She wants Trevor to fight his own battles.

• Abel isn't Trevor's real father,

• She wants to handle it herself.

• Abel has a dangerous temper.

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

• Pride

• Anger

• Embarassment

• Sadness

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.

• Maylene professed her love for him.

Which is NOT true of the advice Patricia gives Trevor about women?

• 
  It is okay if the woman in the house makes a bigger salary than the man.

• As long as you don’t hit your lady, she will always be faithful to you.

• How you treat your mother is a good indication of how you will treat your lady.

• Do not let your attention for your mother outshine what you give your lady.

Why did other kids in school think Trevor and Maylene belonged together?

• They had similar personalities.

• They had the same skin color,

• They were both on the debate team.

• She could run fast like Trefvor.

How did Trevor fit in in high school?

• He was funny and used his comedy to mingle.

• He spoke several different languages.

• He bought food for people at the tuck shop during lunch.

• All of these are true.

What was the "running joke" at Trevor's school?

• That Trevor had detention everyday for being late to school.

• That there were long lines at lunch.

• That Trevor had to run as fast as he could to school to get breakfast

• That Trevor was mixed race.