Born a Crime Chapter 4

How did Trevor convince a group of "Zulu guys" not to mug him?

• He gave them his money instead.

• He lied and said he was not colored.

• He showed them a sweatshirt with the name of his school on it.

• He spoke to them in their language.

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Why did Trevor’s mother make sure he spoke English?

• It's the language of power and privilege

• He will be able to travel

• he can "pass" as Afrikaner

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When Trevor undertook his aptitude test for his HA Jack Primary School, which class did he end up in?

• The lower set class

• The black class for black children

• The A class (smart classes)

• The B class (for less-smart children)

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What was unusual about the demographic of this class?

• He was the only black boy in the class

• There was only white kids and him

• It was mostly white kids, 1 Indian kid, 1 or 2 black kids and him

• It was mostly black kids, no white kids and one Indian kid.

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Why does Trevor choose to take B classes instead of A classes?

• He was not allowed in A classes.

• His counselor made him take B classes.

• B classes fit into his schedule better.

• He felt more comfortable with the students in B classes.

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The counselor gave ALL of the following reasons to try to deter Trevor from going to the B classes EXCEPT?

• ..."those kids are going to hold you back.."

• "You do realize the effect this will have on your future?"

• "This will impact the opportunities you'll have open to you for the rest of your life."

• "Your mother is not going to approve and she will be very disappointed in you for making a decision that could negatively impact your life."

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Why does Trevor call himself a chameleon?

• He fits in with everyone and speaks many languages.

• His skin color changes during the seasons.

• He prefers cool temperatures like many reptiles.

• He was always hiding from the police.

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By the end of chapter four, which group does Trevor choose to join as part of his identity?

• Black

• White

• Indian

• Colored

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What happened after Trevor accidentally perforated his cousin’s eardrum while “playing doctor”?

• Beat Trevor with a belt

• beat his cousins with a belt

• kicked Trevor out of the house

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Why does Trevor get special treatment in his family and in the community?

• he was considered to be "white"

• he speaks multiple languages

• he has a white father

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