WorksheetsBorn a Crime: Ch. 9 -11Questions
Total questions: 15
Worksheet time: 15mins
Why is Trevor constantly bullied?
He's mixed race
He lives in Eden Park, a white area
His classification under apartheid gives him privileges not everyone has
All answers are correct
What happens when Trevor lets a pretty girl borrow his new bike?
She steals it
He gets his first kiss
His mother gets angry and he gets a hiding
She breaks it by accident
What does Abel do when he learns Trevor is being bullied?
He does nothing because he doesn't care
He tells Trevor to be strong and fight the bully
He speaks with the boy's parents and they punish him
He beats up a twelve year old kid because of his anger issues
What topics exist in Chapter 9: "The Mulberry Tree?"
Friendship & Love
Revenge & Regret
Racism & Peace
Freedom & Suffering
What is Noah saying about that topic--what is his theme? How can you tell? Give evidence & explain how it proves you right.
taint means:
lawlessness and disorder
a conflict between persons
a contaminate
something that exists in reality
Microcosm means:
an evil spirit or ghost
an onerous or difficult concern
a complex pattern of constantly changing colors and shapes
a miniature model of something
Ostracism means:
advertisement
synergism
opportunism
banishment
Niche means:
not yet evident or active
widely honored and acclaimed
a disorderly outburst or tumult
a position well-suited to the person who occupies it
How did Trevor's mom teach him to be a man?
She disciplined him when he was disrespectful.
She made him acknowledge her and give her attention.
She talked to him about sex and dating.
All answers are correct.
When Noah says that Maylene "was good at tennis, smart, cute," that is an example of
imagery
characterization
theme
none of these
"It was just a peck, our lips touched for only a few seconds," is an example of
imagery
characterization
theme
none of these
What happened during Trevor's first experience with Valentine's day?
The girl said she would be his Valentine. He bought her gifts, but on Valentine's Day she said she couldn't be his Valentine or girlfriend because of someone else
The girl said she would be his Valentine. He bought her gifts and on Valentine's Day they exchanged presents.
The girl said she would be his Valentine, but he didn't realize he was supposed to buy her a gift so she was angry.
The girl said she would be his Valentine, but never showed up when they were supposed to exchange gifts. He found out later she liked someone else.
Who was Maylene and what did she do to Trevor?
She was his first girlfriend and she dumped him on Christmas.
She was his best friend throughout high school and she helped him fit in.
She was his first Valentine and she dumped him for Lorenzo.
She was a bully at his school and she called him mean names.
How did Trevor fit in in high school?
He was funny and used his comedy to mingle.
He spoke several different languages.
He bought food for people at the tuck shop during lunch.
All choices are correct.
