Question

1. what lesson does trevor learn from the mulberry tree incident?

a. how to climb trees safely
b. the importance of telling the truth
c. about consequences for his actions
d. that his mother doesnt understand him

1. in trevors romantic experiences, what recurring challenge does he face?

a. his mother forbids him from dating
b. cultural and language barriers with potential partners
c. awkwardness and misunderstandings in relationships
d. his friends sabotage his romantic efforts

1. how does apartheid affect trevors sense of belonging?

a. it forces him to choose between his black and white heritage
b. it makes him feel like an outsider who doesnt fully belong to any racial group
c. it strengthens his connection to his white fathers culture
d. it causes him to reject his south african identity completely

1. what does trevor say about the concept of being \colorblind\ in relationships?

a. its the ideal approach to race relations
b. its impossible in south africas political climate
c. people arent really \colorblind\ when it comes to race
d. only children can truly be \colorblind\

1. by the end of the memoir, what is described as remarkable about trevors mother?

a. her career success despite apartheid
b. her survival of a violent attack
c. her ability to speak multiple languages
d. her religious leadership in the community

Explanation:

These questions reference Born a Crime by Trevor Noah.

1. After the mulberry tree incident, Trevor learns his actions have tangible outcomes.
2. Trevor's romantic life is repeatedly hindered by cross-cultural and linguistic gaps with partners.
3. Apartheid's racial classification leaves Trevor feeling disconnected from all racial groups.
4. Trevor argues that claims of being "colorblind" ignore real racial awareness.
5. Trevor highlights his mother surviving a violent attack by his stepfather as extraordinary.

Answer:

1. C. About consequences for his actions
2. B. Cultural and language barriers with potential partners
3. B. It makes him feel like an outsider who doesn't fully belong to any racial group
4. C. People aren't really "colorblind" when it comes to race
5. B. Her survival of a violent attack