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1
To which religion did Trevor's mother belong?
Judaism
Islam
Xhosa
Christinity
2
What does Trevor mean by being a chameleon?
He could hide his feelings behind a mask.
He could be very observant with people.
He could change his appearance at will.
He could blend into different racial groups.
3
Why was it a lie that the homelands were free?
They were too poor.
There was too much violence.
The territory was controlled by the Afrikaners.
The territory was controlled by the British.
4
Why did Trevor want to go to the B-classes?
The A-classes were too hard.
His friends were all there.
His mother wanted that for him.
He was getting bullied in the A-classes.
5
What was the quickest way to bridge the race gap?
friendship
money
laughter
language
6
How did Trevor end up burning down a house by accident?
By roasting marshmallows in the garage
By lighting firecrackers
By burning wood with a magnifying glass
By throwing a lit match in the trash can
7
After the whole confusion about the poop in the newspaper, what does Trevor do when he is alone?
He prays.
He cries.
He slaps himself.
He does it again.
8
A blackjack during apartheid South Africa was a black person who...
carried an iwisa (club)
worked for the police
was of mixed descent
was named Jack
9
What was the saving grace of black church, according to Trevor?
It was shorter and more to the point
Spending time with his friends
Watching the pastor cast demons out of people
A more lively and entertaining ceremony
10
Who did Trevor's mother say was her husband?
Robert
The pastor
No one
God
11
What was the "black tax" according to Trevor's mother?
Tax for the private minibuses
Exploitation
Trying to fix the problems of the past
The struggle of getting a good job
12
What did Trevor absolutely hate about the toilet in the outhouse?
It was shared with all the neighbours.
There was no toilet paper.
There were flies.
There was no water.
13
What happened when the government provided no public transportation for black South Africans?
They had to get picked up by white people to go to work.
They walked or hitchhiked to work.
They all drove their own cars.
They created private public transportation.
14
What was a luxury for Trevor's family?
Juice
Water
Clothes
Meat
15
How does Trevor explain his mixed-race identity?
He was always seen as “too white” in black communities
He was always seen as “too black” in white communities
He felt privileged and accepted everywhere
He was constantly rejected by both black and white communities
16
Why were Japanese people labeled as white in South Africa?
The government wanted to import their cars and electronics.
The Japanese always lived in the white neighbourhoods.
They couldn't tell the difference between Asians and Caucasians.
They were from a rich country.
17
When does Trevor say he could live freely?
When he was in Soweto
When he became an adult
When he left South Africa
When Nelson Mandela was elected
18
What ability did Trevor inherit from his mother?
Acquiring new languages quickly
Working hard
Forgetting pain
Adapting to any living situation
19
According to Trevor's mother, who was responsible for the poop on the newspaper in the house?
Trevor
God
A demon
Koko
20
Where could black men work in apartheid South Africa? (two possible answers)
On a farm
In a school
In a hospital
In a factory
21
What happened when Trevor disrespected his grandfather in his eighties?
His grandfather gives him a time-out.
His grandfather wants him out of the house.
His grandfather wants to box him.
His grandfather demands an apology.
22
Trevor says that he was so unique because of his race that he felt like people saw him as a/an
unicorn
alien
invisible child
landmark
23
Why did Trevor's mother name him Trevor?
She wanted him to be free from fate.
She wanted him to be generous.
She wanted him to fix sticky situations.
She chose a biblical name.
24
According to Trevor, what was the story of Soweto?
Chaos
Dreams
Driveways
Crime
25
How could a black person live in a white suburb?
They would rent a garage.
They needed to be rich.
They needed to hide.
They would date a white person.
26
What is an example of what was taught in Bantu schools?
History
Science
Civics
Agriculture
27
Where was Trevor's father born?
Swaziland
Johannesburg
Switzerland
Soweto
28
How did Trevor and his family get away from the Zulu minibus driver?
Trevor's mother offered him some money.
They jumped out of the bus.
They asked the driver to let them off.
Trevor's mother knocked him out.
29
What was Trevor's favourite story in Sunday school?
David slaying Goliath
Moses parting the red sea
Jesus whipping the money changers in the temple
Noah and the flood
30
What dangerous item/product did Trevor not play with as a child?
Guns
Knives
Fireworks
Fire
31
How did Trevor's mother start every letter?
With "To whom it may concern"
With Trevor's name
With an insult
With a quote from the Bible
32
In his new school, Trevor wanted to be in the A-classes.
True
False
33
Why does Trevor say that his mother raised him as if he were white?
His father was white.
She always wanted to live in white neighbourhoods.
She tried to live as rich as possible.
There were no limitations on what he could do.
34
Why was Trevor born a crime?
His parents were both criminals
He was born with a criminal record
He was a child of a famous criminal
His birth was illegal due to apartheid laws
35
What was the triumph of democracy over apartheid often called?
The fair instalment
The great liberation
The bloodless revolution
The constitutional crisis
36
What is one of the many meanings of Sun'qhela in Xhosa?
Welcome home
Just try me
Be quiet
It's a prayer to be thankful for our existence
37
Why did the school want Trevor to see a psychologist (the first time)?
Every student went to see a psychologist.
Trevor was laughing while getting a beating.
Trevor couldn't stop cussing.
The principal thought Trevor was possessed by a demon.
