Trevor Noah: Born a Crime

What is a memoir?

• A nonfiction book about a part of somebody's life written by that person

• A nonfiction book about a part of somebody's life written by a different person

• A fictional book about somebody's life

• A book of poetry

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

• They are often turned down for jobs.

• They are hired often as maids.

• Their ancestry cannot be easily traced.

• They can only live in the city.

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 extremely well.

• All of the above.

What does Trevor say about “[t]he risk of getting caught” (147)?

• It makes him nauseated at the thought of a hiding from his mother.

• It makes him not want to break the law ever again.

• It is part of the fun of the experience.

• It makes him plan escape routes constantly.

What was the political system in South Africa called in which the narrator grew up in?

In your own words, explain the political system in which the author of the novel grew up in.

The book is..... "Born A Crime"

What is the primary theme of 'Born a Crime' by Trevor Noah?

• A) The impact of apartheid on personal identity

• B) The history of South Africa

• C) The life of Nelson Mandela

• D) The development of comedy in South Africa

Which language does Trevor Noah often use to connect with different groups in South Africa?

• A) Zulu

• B) Afrikaans

• C) English

• D) Xhosa

In 'Born a Crime', how does Trevor Noah describe his relationship with his mother?

• A) Distant and formal

• B) Close and influential

• C) Non-existent

• D) Hostile and resentful