Kaffir Boy

Which of the following is NOT true about Kaffir’s boy father?

• he is irresponsible

• considers his wife poverty

• he is violent

• supports his wife’s decision to educate the boy

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CCSS.RL.9-10.2

CCSS.RI. 9-10.1

CCSS.RI.11-12.1

CCSS.RL.11-12.2

CCSS.RL.8.1

The first things learned in Kaffir Boy’s environment included _____.

• fighting

• stealing

• rebelling

• all of the above

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CCSS.RI.11-12.1

CCSS.RL.11-12.2

CCSS.RL.9-10.2

CCSS.RI. 9-10.1

CCSS.RI.8.1

Kaffir boy’s mother displays all of these except _____.

• courage

• independence

• cowardice

• empathy

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CCSS.RL.9-10.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.11-12.6

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

What is the author’s real name?

• Mark Johannes Mathabane

• T'bali Mathabane

• Johannes Mathabane

• MJ Mathabane

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CCSS.RL.9-10.9

CCSS.RL.11-12.9

CCSS.RI.9-10.9

CCSS.RI.11-12.9

CCSS.RI.K.6

What is a shantytown as described in Kaffir Boy?

• A well-planned suburban community.

• A rural village with traditional huts.

• An urban area with makeshift housing and poor living conditions.

• A gated community with high security.

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CCSS.RI.11-12.9

CCSS.RL.9-10.9

CCSS.RI.9-10.9

CCSS.RL.11-12.9

CCSS.RL.K.6

How did Johannes' views on education and apartheid evolve throughout Part II of Kaffir Boy?

• He became increasingly disillusioned with education.

• He saw education as irrelevant to overcoming apartheid.

• He recognized education as a tool to fight against apartheid.

• His views remained unchanged; he was indifferent to both.

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CCSS.RL.9-10.3

CCSS.RL.11-12.7

CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

How did racial discrimination impact the employment opportunities available to Johannes' father?

• It had no impact; employment was based on merit.

• It limited him to low-paying, menial jobs.

• It provided him with numerous high-paying job offers.

• It encouraged entrepreneurship among black South Africans.

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CCSS.RI. 9-10.1

CCSS.RL.11-12.2

CCSS.RI.11-12.1

CCSS.RL.9-10.2

CCSS.RL.8.1

How does the author describe family dynamics in the Mathabane household?

• Harmonious and supportive.

• Strained due to financial and societal pressures.

• Indifferent, with members rarely interacting.

• Competitive, with siblings vying for parental approval.

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CCSS.RI. 9-10.2

CCSS.RL.9-10.2

CCSS.RI.11-12.2

CCSS.RL.11-12.2

CCSS.RL.8.2

What is the title of the excerpt by Mark Mathabane?

• Kaffir Boy

• Kaffir Boys

• Kaffir Man

• Kariff Boy

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CCSS.RI.9-10.9

CCSS.RL.9-10.9

CCSS.RL.11-12.9

CCSS.RI.11-12.9

CCSS.RL.K.6

What is Mark Mathabane’s real name?

• John Mathabane

• Johannes Mathabane

• James Mathabane

• Joshua Mathabane

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CCSS.RI.9-10.9

CCSS.RL.9-10.9

CCSS.RL.11-12.9

CCSS.RI.11-12.9

CCSS.RI.K.6