Chameleon

What does "endear" mean?

• seeming to be everywhere

• corresponding in size or degree; in proportion

• to represent a quality or idea exactly

• to cause someone to be loved or admired

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"Chameleon" was written by

• Michelle Zauner

• Kara Hymel

• Walter Eksteen

• Trevor Noah

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"Chameleon" is about the author's experiences growing up

• in France during the Holocaust

• in South Africa during apartheid

• in New York during the Revolutionary War

• in Korea with her mother

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Trevor Noah is 'born a crime' because

• His mom is white and his dad is white

• His mom is black and his dad is black

• His mom is black and his dad is white

• His mom is white and his dad is black

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Why was Trevor’s grandmother hesitant to discipline him when he played with his cousin?

• She thought Trevor was innocent

• She feared she might accidentally harm a white child

• She preferred to let his mother handle it

• She believed the incident was minor

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What was unique about the way Trevor’s grandfather interacted with him compared to the other children?

• He gave him extra pocket money

• He allowed him to eat dessert first

• He addressed him as “Mastah” and behaved like a driver

• He took him on special trips

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How did Trevor's childhood perception of race differ from reality?

• He thought race was just a matter of skin color, like flavors of chocolate

• He believed everyone spoke the same language

• He assumed only black people lived in Johannesburg

• He thought no one could tell he was mixed

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According to Trevor, which factor most quickly unites people of different races in South Africa?

• Having similar jobs

• Living in the same neighborhood

• Sharing a common language

• Wearing similar clothes

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Why did Trevor’s mother choose to speak English with him at home?

• Because it was the language of their neighborhood

• Because it was the only language she knew

• Because it was required by law

• Because English was seen as a key to better opportunities in South Africa

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What did Trevor do to gain the trust of the Zulu men who approached him?

• He spoke their language and made a joke

• He tried to escape

• He gave them his wallet

• He shouted for help

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