Exploring Born a Crime Chapter 16 Insights

What does Trevor compare hustling in the hood to?

• Climbing a mountain

• Reading a book

• Surfing the internet

• Running a marathon

Why does Trevor say you never feel like a failure in the hood?

• Because there are no expectations

• Because everyone is successful

• Because failure is celebrated

• Because there's always someone worse off

How does the hood's sense of community manifest?

• By ignoring problems

• By sharing resources

• By isolating individuals

• By competing with each other

What does Trevor say about the hood's judgment?

• It's harsh and unforgiving

• It's non-existent; the hood doesn't judge

• It's based on wealth

• It's based on race

What led to Trevor's friend G losing his job?

• He was accused of theft

• He quit

• He was late too often

• He was promoted

What was the consequence of the police raid at Trevor's DJing party?

• He was injured

• He became famous

• He lost his music library

• He was arrested

What was Trevor's main source of income before the police raid?

• Working at a supermarket

• Writing

• DJing and selling CDs

• Teaching dance

What realization did Trevor have after being wrongfully arrested?

• He was living a double life

• He should start his own business

• He wanted to become a police officer

• He needed to leave the hood

What did Trevor and his friends lack when confronted by the police?

• A lawyer

• Identification

• Money for a bribe

• A believable story

What did Trevor realize about the items he was hustling?

• They were easy to sell

• They were stolen memories

• They were worthless

• They could make him rich