Exploring Chapter 1 of Born A Crime for Young Readers

The transcript discusses the impact of apartheid in South Africa, focusing on how it divided people into tribes to maintain control. It highlights the cultural and religious experiences of the narrator, who attended various churches with distinct racial compositions. The narrative culminates in a harrowing account of a dangerous journey home, illustrating the everyday risks faced during apartheid. The story emphasizes resilience and the complex interplay of faith and survival in a divided society.

What was the primary goal of apartheid in South Africa?

• To support the education of all citizens

• To promote racial equality

• To divide and control the majority through racial segregation

• To encourage economic growth

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CCSS.RI.8.7

CCSS.RL.6.9

CCSS.RL.7.7

CCSS.RL.8.5

CCSS.RL.8.7

Which two tribes were mentioned as having different approaches to resisting colonial rule?

• Zulu and Osa

• Soto and Benda

• Elsa and Sat Juana

• Tsonga and Pedi

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CCSS.RI.7.1

CCSS.RI.8.1

CCSS.RL.6.1

CCSS.RL.6.2

CCSS.RL.8.1

What unique aspect did the narrator notice about the churches they attended?

• Each church was located in a different city

• Each church had a different architectural style

• Each church offered the same type of service

• Each church had its own distinct racial makeup

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CCSS.RI.11-12.3

CCSS.RI.6.3

CCSS.RI.7.3

CCSS.RI.8.3

CCSS.RI.9-10.3

What was the narrator's mother's reaction to their car not starting on a Sunday?

• She fixed the car herself

• She called for a taxi

• She decided to catch minibuses to church

• She decided to stay home

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CCSS.RL.5.6

CCSS.RL.6.6

CCSS.RL.7.6

CCSS.RL.8.6

What did the narrator's mother attribute their car trouble to?

• Lack of maintenance

• The devil's interference

• Mechanical failure

• Bad luck

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CCSS.RI.11-12.3

CCSS.RI.6.3

CCSS.RI.7.3

CCSS.RI.8.3

CCSS.RI.9-10.3

What did the narrator learn from the churches they attended?

• Different approaches to worship

• Different community services

• Different languages

• Different architectural styles

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CCSS.RI.6.3

CCSS.RI.7.3

CCSS.RI.8.3

CCSS.RI.9-10.3

CCSS.RL.5.3

How did the narrator and his mother escape from the dangerous minibus driver?

• They talked the driver into letting them go

• They waited until the driver stopped

• They jumped out of the moving vehicle

• They called the police for help

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CCSS.RL.5.6

CCSS.RL.6.6

CCSS.RL.7.6

CCSS.RL.8.6

What was the outcome for the narrator after jumping from the minibus?

• He was severely injured

• He was taken to the hospital

• He was unharmed

• He had minor scrapes and bruises

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CCSS.RI. 9-10.2

CCSS.RI.7.2

CCSS.RI.8.2

CCSS.RL.7.2

CCSS.RL.8.2

What was the main reason for the violence mentioned in the last section?

• Economic disparities

• Tribal rivalries

• Religious differences

• Political power struggles

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CCSS.RI.6.1

CCSS.RL.6.1

CCSS.RL.7.1

CCSS.RL.7.2

CCSS.RL.9-10.2

How did the narrator's mother protect her youngest child during their escape?

• By wrapping herself around him

• By handing him to a bystander

• By leaving him in the car

• By hiding him under a seat

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CCSS.RI. 9-10.1

CCSS.RI.6.1

CCSS.RL.6.1

CCSS.RL.8.1

CCSS.RL.9-10.2