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- 1. Multiple Choice
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.
- 2. Multiple Choice
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.
- 3. Multiple Choice
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.
- 4. Multiple Choice
What did Trevor look like as a teenager?
He had big hair and crooked teeth.
He had clear skin and stylish clothes.
He had acne and clothes that never fit.
He had acne and short hair.
- 5. Multiple Choice
Who was Zaheera and why does Trevor feel regret about her?
She was Trevor's first big crush and she moved before he asked her out.
She was Trevor's first big crush, but she didn't like him back.
She was Trevor's best friend and he lied to her.
She was Trevor's little sister and he treated her poorly.
- 6. Multiple Choice
What do Trevor and Teddy steal at the mall?
Clothes and jewelry
Chocolates filled with cream
Chocolates filled with alcohol
CDs and video games
- 7. Multiple Choice
Why doesn't Trevor get into trouble for stealing?
He looks black on the security camera instead of mixed.
He looks white on the security camera instead of mixed.
He escapes the mall security by running really fast.
He does; he goes to jail overnight.
- 8. Multiple Choice
Why does Trevor's date to the matric dance go awry?
He gets lost.
His date Babiki doesn't speak English.
Abel is drunk and won't give him the car.
All choices are correct.
- 9. Multiple Choice
What is "coming of age?"
Growing up (from childhood to adulthood)
Getting old (becoming a senior citizen)
Celebrating a birthday (a special party)
Getting your first kiss (with a boyfriend or girlfriend)
- 10. Multiple Choice
What new business does Trevor start with his friends after high school.
He works at McDonalds and sells stale food out back.
He sells mix CDs and DJs in Alex at street parties.
He steals from local houses and resells the pirated goods.
He plays cards and makes bets.
- 11. Multiple Choice
Why does the teacher at the Jewish school get angry with Trevor's dance group?
They are extremely late to perform.
The boys are dancing too sexy.
They scream, "Go, Hitler!" and she doesn't realize that Hitler is just Trevor's friend's name.
The song lyrics to their dance are very offensive.
- 12. Multiple Choice
What does it mean to be a "cheese boy?"
To be rich
To be weak
To be greedy
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- 13. Multiple Choice
What is the town of Alex like?
It's bright and colorful, with large houses.
It's got copious energy and copious crime.
It's in the country and full of farm animals.
It's comparable to NYC with skyscrapers and luscious parks.
- 14. Multiple Choice
Why does Trevor say he can leave Alex whenever he wants, but his friends can't?
Trevor has light skin and an education.
Trevor has light skin and a college degree.
Trevor doesn't really live there anyways. He lives in Eden Park.
Trevor thinks his friends are worthless and he is better than them.
- 15. Multiple Choice
Why does Trevor get "wrist clapped?"
He steals chocolates from the mall.
He stabs another kid in Alex who jumps him.
He steals Abel's car with unregistered plates.
He was carrying an illegal gun.
- 16. Multiple Choice
Why does Trevor say the law is like the lottery?
The law is just as fair and equal as the lottery; everyone has a chance to follow it.
You can be born lucky or born unlucky, born rich or born poor, born white or born black.
Breaking the law costs a great deal of money.
It is crucial to participate in the voting process or clowns get elected to office.
- 17. Multiple Choice
Why does Patricia tell Trevor, "When I beat you, I'm trying to save you - when they beat you, they're trying to kill you?"
She wants Trevor to experience pain and suffering.
She believes in disciplining Trevor before the system does.
She cannot control her impulses and anger.
All choices are correct.
- 18. Multiple Choice
Which theme in Born a Crime is embodied in each awkward mini-story about growing up and making mistakes?
Racism
Motherhood
Freedom
Coming of Age
- 19. Multiple Choice
The following quote is an example of... "On the third day, the cops brought in the largest man I’d ever seen. This guy was huge. Giant muscles. Dark skin. Hardened face. He looked like he could kill all of us. "
Characterization
Imagery
Theme & Imagery
Characterization & Imagery
- 20. Multiple Choice
BOOM! An unexpected question! Why does Trevor codeswitch in his novel?
His stories are amusing when he tells them like he is talking to a friend.
He wants his readers to be able to relate to his experiences even if they are different than their own.
Diction (word choice) can often add a layer of emotion and believability to a text.
All choices are correct.
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