Why was the Immorality Act of 1927 introduced?

To prohibit sex between Europeans and Natives

On Valentine's day, Trevor's heart is broken when...

Maylene chooses the white boy over him.

Why is this book titled "Born a crime"?

He was an interracial child when interracial relationships were illegal.

In Chameleon, Trevor decides

To continue enjoying "white" privilege

How does Trevor's mother end up getting pregnant?

SHE CONVINCES HIS FATHER TO HELP HER HAVE A CHILD

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Born a crime - reading comprehension - 3ème

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1
When he was young, Trevor used to have many outings with his parents.
True
False
2
Under apartheid, what designation is used for individuals of mixed-race background?
BIRACIAL
COLOURED
UNCLASSIFIED
MIXED
3
Why was the Immorality Act of 1927 introduced?
To make religious education mandatory in school
To prohibit sex between people from different religious faiths
To prohibit sex between Europeans and Natives
To prohibit same-sex sexual activity
4
On Valentine's day, Trevor's heart is broken when...
Maylene chooses the white boy over him.
His mother tells him that he is grounded.
Maylene moves away.
Maylene says she cannot date a colored boy.
5
Why is this book titled "Born a crime"?
Trevor Noah has been incarcerated many times for criminal offences.
Trevor's mother was incarcerated when she gave birth to Trevor.
Trevor's father was in prison when he was born.
He was an interracial child when interracial relationships were illegal.
6
What adjectives would you use to describe the tone of Trevor Noah's book?
Sad and pessimistic
Formal and neutral
Humorous and sarcastic
Fearful and disillusioned
7
In Chameleon, Trevor decides
To continue enjoying "white" privilege
To change his grandparents' perspectives on him
to raise awareness about corporal punishment
To fight for racial justice and fair treatment among his cousins
8
What is the name of Trevor Noah's crush?
Patricia
Zulbewula
Fufi
Maylene
9
Trevor's father, Robert is ....
XHOSA
SWISS
FRENCH
SWAHILI
10
What adjectives would you use to describe Noah's feelings at the end of the story "Crush"?
Unmoved but offended
Relieved and happy
Sad and upset
Devastated but understanding
11
How does Trevor's mother end up getting pregnant?
HIS FATHER TRICKS HER
SHE GOES TO A FERTILITY CLINIC
TREVOR'S MOTHER TRICKS THE FATHER
SHE CONVINCES HIS FATHER TO HELP HER HAVE A CHILD
12
Noah doesn't understand Maylene's decision to choose Lorenzo over him.
True
False

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