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WorksheetsBorn a Crime (Chapter 4)
Total questions: 13
Worksheet time: 7mins
How did Trevor convince a group of "Zulu guys" not to mug him?
He gave them his money instead.
He lied and said he was not colored.
He showed them a sweatshirt with the name of his school on it.
He spoke to them in their language.
Why did Trevor’s mother make sure he spoke English?
It's the language of power and privilege
He will be able to travel
he can "pass" as Afrikaner
When Trevor undertook his aptitude test for his HA Jack Primary School, which class did he end up in?
The lower set class
The black class for black children
The A class (smart classes)
The B class (for less-smart children)
What was unusual about the demographic of this class?
He was the only black boy in the class
There was only white kids and him
It was mostly white kids, 1 Indian kid, 1 or 2 black kids and him
It was mostly black kids, no white kids and one Indian kid.
Why does Trevor choose to take B classes instead of A classes?
He was not allowed in A classes.
His counselor made him take B classes.
B classes fit into his schedule better.
He felt more comfortable with the students in B classes.
The counselor gave ALL of the following reasons to try to deter Trevor from going to the B classes EXCEPT?
..."those kids are going to hold you back.."
"You do realize the effect this will have on your future?"
"This will impact the opportunities you'll have open to you for the rest of your life."
"Your mother is not going to approve and she will be very disappointed in you for making a decision that could negatively impact your life."
How does Trevor learn how to bridge the cultural and racial gaps that he encounters during his childhood?
by adapting his language to his situation
by becoming proficient at a variety of sports
through humor and entertainment
by becoming friends with everyone he meets
Why does Trevor call himself a chameleon?
He fits in with everyone and speaks many languages.
His skin color changes during the seasons.
He prefers cool temperatures like many reptiles.
He was always hiding from the police.
By the end of chapter four, which group does Trevor choose to join as part of his identity?
Black
White
Indian
Colored
What happened after Trevor accidentally perforated his cousin’s eardrum while “playing doctor”?
Beat Trevor with a belt
beat his cousins with a belt
kicked Trevor out of the house
Why does Trevor get special treatment in his family and in the community?
he was considered to be "white"
he speaks multiple languages
he has a white father
Which different languages did Trevor’s mother know?
Zulu and Xhosa
German and Afrikans
English
options 1 & 2 are correct
all of the above
How did Trevor “fit in” with the black kids at H.A. Jack Primary?
he spoke their language
he played hip hop
he lent them money
