Born a Crime - Chapters 3–4 Quiz

What does Trevor ask to do at school to address his identity issues?

Question Answer Choices He asks to transfer to a different school. He asks to join the majority-white class. He asks to be homeschooled instead. He asks to be moved to the majority-Black class.

What does Trevor's grandmother believe about his prayers?

Question Answer Choices She believes his prayers work because he prays every day. She believes his prayers work because he prays loudly. She believes his prayers work because he prays with sincerity. She believes his prayers work because he prays in English.

How does Trevor's family initially explain his grandfather's behavior?

Question Answer Choices They think he is just getting old. They assume he is under a lot of stress. They blame his behavior on simple eccentricity. They believe he is possessed by a spirit.

What does Trevor's light skin afford him among Black South Africans?

Question Answer Choices A feeling of isolation. A sense of belonging. A certain amount of privilege. A lot of friends.

Why does Trevor initially think he is punished less than his cousins?

Question Answer Choices He believes it is because he is younger than his cousins. He thinks it is because he is smarter than his cousins. He considers it special treatment because he is a special kid. He assumes it is because he behaves better than his cousins.

What does Trevor do to avoid going to the outhouse in the rain?

Question Answer Choices He waits until the rain stops before going to the outhouse. He uses a bucket inside the house and empties it later. He relieves himself inside the house and hides it in the trash. He asks his mother to take him to a neighbor's house.

What skill does Trevor master to cope with his ambiguous racial identity?

Question Answer Choices He becomes an expert in martial arts. He learns to play several musical instruments. He masters multiple languages and accents. He excels in various sports.

Why are most of the township's fathers absent in Trevor's community?

Question Answer Choices They are in prison for political reasons. They are serving in the military. They are working in dangerous jobs far away from home due to apartheid mandates. They have abandoned their families.

What does Trevor learn about his grandfather later in life?

Question Answer Choices His grandfather was a war hero. His grandfather has bipolar disorder. His grandfather secretly had another family. His grandfather was a famous musician.

What is a common activity for mothers and children in Trevor's township to fill the absence of fathers?

Question Answer Choices They gather for exuberant, cathartic prayer meetings. They attend educational tutoring sessions. They participate in arts and crafts workshops. They organize community sports events.