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What was the warning Trevor's mom gave him before entering the house?
What was the warning Trevor's mom gave him before entering the house?
Dinky was seen as a strong and effective patriarch in the family.
Dinky was seen as a strong and effective patriarch in the family.
False
What would a woman typically use if she wanted to end an abusive relationship?
What would a woman typically use if she wanted to end an abusive relationship?
Hot cooking oil
Sibongile's husband, ________, was abusive but not particularly effective at it.
Sibongile's husband, ________, was abusive but not particularly effective at it.
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Match the family members with their roles or traits:
Match the family members with their roles or traits:
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Where did people often meet for their secret get-togethers?
Where did people often meet for their secret get-togethers?
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The get-togethers described were primarily political in nature.
The get-togethers described were primarily political in nature.
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What was the name of the high-rise building that featured a nightclub with a rotating dance floor?
What was the name of the high-rise building that featured a nightclub with a rotating dance floor?
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The tall Swiss man lived in flat number ______.
The tall Swiss man lived in flat number ______.
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What was the age difference between the mother and the Swiss man?
What was the age difference between the mother and the Swiss man?
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The mother was consistently certain about whom she could trust in the city.
The mother was consistently certain about whom she could trust in the city.
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What did the mother propose to the Swiss man?
What did the mother propose to the Swiss man?
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Match the characters with their characteristics:
Match the characters with their characteristics:
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What traditional Zulu weapon was mentioned in the encounter?
What traditional Zulu weapon was mentioned in the encounter?
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The driver who offered a ride was a Zulu.
The driver who offered a ride was a Zulu.
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What did the mother say to the aggressive minibus driver?
What did the mother say to the aggressive minibus driver?
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The driver yelled insults at the mother, calling her a ___ woman.
The driver yelled insults at the mother, calling her a ___ woman.
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Match the following characters with their roles:
Match the following characters with their roles:
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What phrase did the minibus driver use to insult the mother?
What phrase did the minibus driver use to insult the mother?
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The mother was traveling with a husband and two children.
The mother was traveling with a husband and two children.
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What emotion did the child mostly feel during the dangerous encounter?
What emotion did the child mostly feel during the dangerous encounter?
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The driver’s actions contributed to a sense of ___ in the situation.
The driver’s actions contributed to a sense of ___ in the situation.
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What did the minibus driver do at intersections?
What did the minibus driver do at intersections?
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What was required for black individuals to leave the township for work in the city?
What was required for black individuals to leave the township for work in the city?
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The main character's mother preferred to stay in her hometown rather than navigate the city.
The main character's mother preferred to stay in her hometown rather than navigate the city.
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What did the character's mother learn from the prostitutes in town?
What did the character's mother learn from the prostitutes in town?
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The penalty for violating the pass laws was ____ in jail or a fine of fifty rand.
The penalty for violating the pass laws was ____ in jail or a fine of fifty rand.
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What kind of neighborhood was Hillbrow described as during that time?
What kind of neighborhood was Hillbrow described as during that time?
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The character's mother often felt safe walking in white areas after hours.
The character's mother often felt safe walking in white areas after hours.
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Who helped the mother find a flat in the city?
Who helped the mother find a flat in the city?
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The character's mother wore ____ to avoid being questioned in the city.
The character's mother wore ____ to avoid being questioned in the city.
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Match the following details about the character's living situation:
Match the following details about the character's living situation:
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What did the character's mother scrape together money for?
What did the character's mother scrape together money for?
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What was the primary purpose of the Immorality Act, 1927?
What was the primary purpose of the Immorality Act, 1927?
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The Zulu people are primarily known for their intellectual contributions compared to the Xhosa people.
The Zulu people are primarily known for their intellectual contributions compared to the Xhosa people.
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How did apartheid exploit existing tribal divisions in South Africa?
How did apartheid exploit existing tribal divisions in South Africa?
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The Zulu man is known as the ________.
The Zulu man is known as the ________.
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Match the following groups with their characteristics:
Match the following groups with their characteristics:
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What was one strategy employed by Xhosa chiefs in response to colonial forces?
What was one strategy employed by Xhosa chiefs in response to colonial forces?
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The Xhosa people consistently relied on warfare as a primary means of resistance against colonization.
The Xhosa people consistently relied on warfare as a primary means of resistance against colonization.
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What two major tribal groups are highlighted as dominant in South Africa?
What two major tribal groups are highlighted as dominant in South Africa?
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The Immorality Act imposed a prison sentence of up to ________ years for European males involved with native females.
The Immorality Act imposed a prison sentence of up to ________ years for European males involved with native females.
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What phrase best describes the intent behind the apartheid strategy?
What phrase best describes the intent behind the apartheid strategy?
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Study Notes
Book Title and Author
- Trevor Noah, author of Born a Crime
Book Description
- Born a Crime is a memoir by Trevor Noah
- The book details Noah's childhood in South Africa
- It offers insight into apartheid policies
Immorality Act, 1927
- This act prohibited illicit carnal intercourse between Europeans and natives in South Africa
- Punishment for an offense of illicit carnal intercourse was up to imprisonment for 5 years, based on the gender involved
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Test your knowledge on the family dynamics and character traits presented in the story. Explore the complexities of relationships and the societal issues addressed, including abuse and trust. This quiz covers significant aspects of familial structures and their roles.
