Born a Crime Quizzes

Born a Crime Quiz 1

1 Trevor Noah's mother is descended from which African tribe?
Zulu

Tsonga

Tswana

Xhosa
2 What religion does his mother practice?
Judaism

Ancestral spiritual beliefs

Christianity

Buddhism
3 How old is Trevor when the incident of being thrown out of the car occurs?
Nine

Twelve

Seven

Four
4 To what does Trevor attribute the misfortune leading up to the incident of being thrown out of a car?
Secondhand cars and their tendency to break down

Bad weather

The mood swings of women

A full moon
5 What is the approximate meaning of the phrase "Sun'qhela"?
You don't know anything

Just try me

I love you

Respect your elders
6 Which is true of Trevor's relationship with his mother?
He has had to mature quickly so that he can take care of her

The two of them lead separate lives and seldom interact

He never misbehaves and she considers him an ideal child

He is frequently disobedient and she is strict with him
7 What is the name of Trevor's school?
Holy Family College

Maryvale College

Mariandale College

St Mary's Academy
8 Which is true of the political situation after the fall of apartheid as Trevor describes it?
Everyone puts aside their political differences to work towards a better future

There is no over violence but many microagressions and simmering tension

Ongoing tensions lead to violent clashes between Black and White communities

Rivalry between different political parties leads to intense violence in Black communities
9 Which is NOT true of the minibus system Trevor and his mother make use of?
It operates outside of the legal transit system

The drivers are primarily women

The schedule is unreliable and inconsistent

It operates to serve the Black population
10 Which two colonial powers were involved in the history of South Africa?
The British, and then the Dutch

The Dutch, and then the British

The Dutch, and then the French

The French, and then the British
11 What is the first name of Trevor's mother?
Koko

Paulina

Patricia

Babiki
12 What is the name of Trevor's father?
Andrew

Robert

Abel

Richard
13 What is the ethnic background of Trevor's father?
French

British

Dutch

Swiss German
14 Under apartheid, what designation is used for individuals of mixed-race background?
Colored

Mulatto

Unclassified

Hybrid
15 What unconventional employment does Trevor's mother take on?
Working as a secretary

Nursing

Driving a bus

Acting
16 Why is it illegal for Trevor's mother to move to Johannesburg?
It is illegal for Blacks to live in white neighborhoods

She does not meet the minimum education requirements

It is illegal for unmarried women to live alone

She does not meet the minimum salary requirements
17 How does Trevor's mother first meet his father?
They meet at a party hosted by a mutual friend

They work together

They live in the same apartment building

They meet at a dance club
18 How does Trevor's mother end up getting pregnant?
She seduces and tricks his father

His father rapes her

His father seduces and tricks her

She convinces his father to help her have a child
19 What common outcome for mixed families does Trevor not experience?
Going through a legal adoption process

Being genetically tested to legitimize his background

Leaving South Africa for another country

Being sent to boarding school
20 Which of the following is NOT true of Trevor's grandfather?
He lives with a second family

He suffers from bipolar disorder

He is very hard-working and modest

He is very charming and flirtatious
21 What is the name of Trevor's grandmother?
Patricia

Felicity

Frances

Koko
22 Why do his family members believe Trevor's prayers have special power?
Because he prays in English

Because he is a first-born son

Because he has a cross-shaped birthmark

Because he was born under a lucky zodiac sign
23 Wich of the following is NOT true of Bantu schools?
They were designed to foster a sense of pride in African heritage

They served the Black population

They teach only basic and rudimentary knowledge

They were established by the apartheid government
24 How many siblings does Trevor's mother have?
Four

None

Twelve

Two
25 What is the meaning associated with Trevor's mother African name?
She who shows no fear

She who walks free

She who stands proud

She who gives back

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Born a Crime

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