Born a Crime 11- - 15

What is the name of Trevor's high school?

• Primrose Academy

• H.A. Jack

• Bantu Primary

• Missions of Life

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

• That Trevor was mixed

• That there were long lines for lunch

• That Trevor had detention everyday for being late

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

What "business" did Trevor have at school?

• Selling used books

• Standing in line for snacks for people so they didn't have to wait.

• Going to detention for students when they are late and they would pay him.

• The minibus system with his mom's car.

The sentence "Teddy and I got along like a house on fire" contains a..."

• metaphor

• personification

• simile

• oxymoron

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Why was Trevor not caught?

• Because he was mixed

• Because the security footage was bad

• Because he was never seen at the crime scene

• Because he didnt shoplift

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What was Trevor’s relationship like with Abel?

• They were very close and supportive of each other.

• It was strained and often abusive.

• They rarely interacted with each other.

• They were business partners.

What lesson did Trevor learn from his experience with being caught on the surveillance tape in Chapter 13: "Colorblind"?

• To always be cautious and aware of his surroundings.

• To never trust anyone.

• His best friend betrayed him.

• This moment was just another example of how the world saw him and his mixed-race identity.

What was a Model C school, and how did Sandringham High School differ from Trevor's previous experiences in school?

• A private school with strict rules; Sandringham was more relaxed.

• A government school with better resources; Sandringham was more diverse.

• A school for only white students; Sandringham was integrated.

• A school with a focus on sports; Sandringham focused on academics.

Andrew changed Trevor's life by

• showing him how to make CDs

• introducing him to businessmen

• paying him well

• giving him a cd writer

According to Trevor what does money give people?

• possessions

• happiness

• choices

• fake friends

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