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Born a Crime Ch. 1 Quiz
Born a Crime Ch. 1 Quiz
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What was necklacing?
Scamming a person out of their jewelry by pretending to be a salesperson.
Tying a scarf tightly around a person's neck to cut off air.
Putting a tire around a person and setting it on fire.
Giving a necklace to the person you wanted to marry.
2
Which talent is NOT mentioned or inferred that both Trevor and his mother possess?
fast running ability
quick wit
excellent singing voices
Bible knowledge
3
Which line does NOT contain figurative language?
"We had a very Tom and Jerry relationship" (11).
"It was . . . a world where violence was always lurking and waiting" (16).
"The ushers would tackle them, like bouncers at a club" (8).
"I was nine years old when my nother threw me out of a moving car" (5).
4
Which word means "possible, practical, or doable"?
proxy
nimble
catharsis
viable
5
What does Trevor call a spanking?
a beating
a paddling
a hiding
a whooping
6
What does Trevor feel always put him in a bad situation?
his dog
public transportation
used cars
his friends
7
Which word below does NOT describe Trevor's mother?
obedient
brave
religious
stubborn
8
Why does the minibus driver get irritated with Patricia and want to harm her?
C. She stood up for herself and told him off.
A. She was riding in a vehicle with a man other than her husband.
D. All of the above (A, B, and C)
B. He can tell she is Xhosa when she speaks.
9
Trevor describes himself as a child as
selfish
honest
helpful
naughty
10
Which tribe in Africa was known for its rational, quick thinking abilities?
Xhosa
Zulu
Sotho
Tsonga
11
Which word means "substitute, replacement, or alternative"?
catharsis
viable
proxy
nimble
12
Which church had a former body builder as a pastor, song lyrics on a huge screen, and hip music playing?
white
mixed
black
Catholic
