WorksheetsBORN A CRIME Ch. 17
Total questions: 10
Worksheet time: 5mins
What words of wisdom does Patricia give Trevor about friends?
surround yourself with students going to college
surround yourself with people who know how to make money
choose friends who look like you
don't trust anyone but family
What lesson does Patricia teach Trevor about shoplifting?
she thinks he should go to jail
she thinks he should pay for what he stole
she defends him and tells the store he has no money
she teaches him to return the item he stole
What does Trevor steal from a store?
batteries
CDs
movies
candy
Why was Trevor arrested?
he took one of his step-dad's cars
he drove a car with a broken turn signal
he stole a car from a stranger
he stole something from a store
How does Trevor try to stay safe in jail?
he acts like a really bad, scary guy
he stays with the colored people
he makes friends with the black Incredible Hulk
he ignores everyone and keeps to himself
What does Trevor realize about appearances when he meets the "Incredible Hulk" in jail?
people who look scary can be nice
some people are as mean as they look
there are people with money who still dress poorly
Who does Trevor decide to stand with in the holding area in jail?
the whites
the blacks
the coloreds
by himself
Who pays Trevor's bail and lawyer fees?
his friend
he pays them himself
his mom
his dad
While in jail, Trevor enjoys:
peanut butter sandwiches and not being bossed around
chocolate chip cookies and not having to wear shoes
making friends with all kinds of people
not having to spend time with his step dad Abel
It is clear that Trevor would rather be in jail than:
face the anger of his step dad Abel
have to work
have to go to school
admit he did anything wrong
