Born a Crime - Chapters 17–18 Quiz

What does Trevor do when he realizes he will be in jail for the night?

Question Answer Choices He calls his mother to come bail him out. He asks the police for leniency. He tries to escape from the jail. He decides to handle the situation without calling home for help.

Why does Trevor get jailed in Chapter 17 of 'Born a Crime'?

Question Answer Choices He was caught with illegal substances. He was caught stealing a cell phone. He was involved in a street fight. He was driving one of Abel's cars without proper registration.

What happens to Patricia after Abel shoots her in the head?

Question Answer Choices She miraculously survives and needs only minor surgery. She is left in a coma for several months. She requires extensive rehabilitation. She loses her ability to speak.

What does Trevor instinctively tell his mother when she announces her marriage to Abel?

Question Answer Choices He tells her that he wants to move out. He tells her that he wants to meet Abel's family. He tells her that he is happy for her. He tells her that he doesn't think it's a good idea and that he doesn't trust Abel.

What does Trevor's mother Patricia do to mock the patriarchal dynamic in Abel's family?

Question Answer Choices She encourages Trevor to disobey Abel. She refuses to do any housework. She openly criticizes Abel's family. She behaves with an aggressive, showy form of submission to her husband whenever his family is around.

How does Trevor manage to communicate with the large, terrifying man in the cell?

Question Answer Choices He helps the man and the cop communicate because he speaks both Zulu and Tsonga. He uses hand signals to communicate with the man. He finds another prisoner who can translate for them. He writes messages on a piece of paper.

What does Trevor's mother Patricia do when Abel's violence escalates after Isaac is born?

Question Answer Choices She sends Isaac to live with relatives. She calls the police and has Abel arrested. She moves to a building in the backyard to live separately from him. She confronts Abel and demands a divorce.

Why does Trevor choose to join the white group in the holding cell?

Question Answer Choices He thinks they will be the most friendly. He believes they will help him escape. He wants to prove he belongs with them. He thinks they look like they can cause him the least harm.

Who calls Trevor to inform him that his mother has been shot?

Question Answer Choices His half-brother Andrew. His father Robert. His stepfather Abel. His friend from the neighborhood.

Why does Trevor avoid Abel after he hits him for the first time?

Question Answer Choices He learns to avoid Abel at all costs, always remaining conscious of where his stepfather is in the house. He decides to move out immediately. He wants to protect his mother from Abel. He plans to report Abel to the police.