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Born A Crime - Chapters 15 & 16 Review

Quiz by Barbara Franks

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  • Q1
    In the foreword to "Go Hitler!," the author says that the historical education offered in South Africa is similar to what other country?
    America.
    England.
    Germany
    Australia.
    30s
  • Q2
    Why was the author able to help Andrew and Bolo increase profits in their CD burning business?
    The author was not afraid to ask black people for money
    The author brought them a fancy CD burner.
    The author could attract an audience with his skillful dance moves.
    The author was the only one who knew anything about music.
    30s
  • Q3
    What gift did Andrew give to the author as a reward for his help?
    A BMW.
    A fancy black coat.
    500 rand.
    A CD burner
    30s
  • Q4
    What element of American culture does the author equate with freedom in the story, "Go Hitler!"?
    The American flag.
    McDonalds.
    The constitution.
    Bald eagles.
    30s
  • Q5
    How did the author make money when he first graduated from high school?
    He became a professional stand up comedian.
    He became a waiter.
    He became a minibus driver.
    He became a professional DJ.
    30s
  • Q6
    What was the name of the best dancer on the author's crew?
    Hitler.
    Tom.
    Trevor.
    Babiki.
    30s
  • Q7
    According to the author, what did the name "Hitler" connote to black South Africans in the area and time where the author grew up?
    It connoted toughness.
    It connoted racial animosity.
    It connoted a deep lack of patriotism.
    It connoted a bawdy sense of humor.
    30s
  • Q8
    What did the teacher who unplugged the author's speakers assume about the author and his dance crew?
    She assumed that they would be playing more pop ballads.
    She assumed that they would be more skilled dancers.
    She assumed that they had never heard of Adolf Hitler.
    She assumed that they were mocking the school's Jewish population.
    30s
  • Q9
    What did the author assume about the teacher who yelled at his dance crew for chanting on Hitler's behalf?
    He assumed that she was offended by Hitler's highly sexual grooves.
    He assumed that she was trying to be heard over the music.
    He assumed that she was offended by Hitler's notorious pogroms
    He assumed that she was a fan of Hitler's chief rival in the hip hop community.
    30s
  • Q10
    Who did the author credit with giving him and his friends permission to chant Hitler's name?
    Morgan Freeman.
    Nelson Mandela.
    Benito Mussolini.
    Joseph Goebbels.
    30s
  • Q11
    Why did Alexandra remain standing while other "black ghettoes" (201) were razed?
    The land in Alexandra had been sold to black tenants before doing so was made illegal.
    The residents of Alexandra fought off the white suburbanites
    Alexandra was on a piece of holy ground that white people chose to respect.
    The white people allowed Alexandra to remain standing as an act of charity
    30s
  • Q12
    What is a "cheese boy" in the vernacular of Alexandra, South Africa?
    A mascot for a beloved macaroni and cheese restaurant.
    A derogatory term for white people.
    Someone wealthy enough to afford cheese.
    A dairy farmer.
    30s
  • Q13
    What was the author first saving money for when he started hustling?
    He was saving up money to buy a roach-infested flat.
    He was saving up money to start his own business.
    He was saving up money to move to America.
    He was saving up money to go to college.
    30s
  • Q14
    What happened to the unemployment rate in South Africa after apartheid?
    All work was outlawed.
    It went up.
    It fell drastically.
    It stayed the same
    30s
  • Q15
    According to the author, what did crime do that the government would not do in Alexandra, South Africa?
    Crime cared for the community.
    Crime hurt the community.
    Crime confused the community.
    Crime scared the community.
    30s

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