Question 1

In the foreword to "Go Hitler!," the author says that the historical education offered in South Africa is similar to what other country?

Accepted Answer

America.

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England.

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Germany

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Australia.

Question 2

Why was the author able to help Andrew and Bolo increase profits in their CD burning business?

Accepted Answer

The author was not afraid to ask black people for money

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The author brought them a fancy CD burner.

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The author could attract an audience with his skillful dance moves.

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The author was the only one who knew anything about music.

Question 3

What gift did Andrew give to the author as a reward for his help?

Accepted Answer

A CD burner

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A BMW.

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A fancy black coat.

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500 rand.

Question 4

What element of American culture does the author equate with freedom in the story, "Go Hitler!"?

Accepted Answer

Bald eagles.

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The American flag.

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McDonalds.

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The constitution.

Question 5

How did the author make money when he first graduated from high school?

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He became a professional DJ.

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He became a professional stand up comedian.

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He became a waiter.

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He became a minibus driver.

Question 6

What was the name of the best dancer on the author's crew?

Accepted Answer

Hitler.

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Tom.

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Trevor.

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Babiki.

Question 7

According to the author, what did the name "Hitler" connote to black South Africans in the area and time where the author grew up?

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It connoted toughness.

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It connoted racial animosity.

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It connoted a deep lack of patriotism.

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It connoted a bawdy sense of humor.

Question 8

What did the teacher who unplugged the author's speakers assume about the author and his dance crew?

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She assumed that they were mocking the school's Jewish population.

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She assumed that they would be playing more pop ballads.

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She assumed that they would be more skilled dancers.

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She assumed that they had never heard of Adolf Hitler.

Question 9

What did the author assume about the teacher who yelled at his dance crew for chanting on Hitler's behalf?

Accepted Answer

He assumed that she was offended by Hitler's highly sexual grooves.

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He assumed that she was trying to be heard over the music.

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He assumed that she was offended by Hitler's notorious pogroms

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He assumed that she was a fan of Hitler's chief rival in the hip hop community.

Question 10

Who did the author credit with giving him and his friends permission to chant Hitler's name?

Accepted Answer

Nelson Mandela.

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Morgan Freeman.

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Benito Mussolini.

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Joseph Goebbels.

Question 11

Why did Alexandra remain standing while other "black ghettoes" (201) were razed?

Accepted Answer

The land in Alexandra had been sold to black tenants before doing so was made illegal.

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The residents of Alexandra fought off the white suburbanites

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Alexandra was on a piece of holy ground that white people chose to respect.

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The white people allowed Alexandra to remain standing as an act of charity

Question 12

What is a "cheese boy" in the vernacular of Alexandra, South Africa?

Accepted Answer

Someone wealthy enough to afford cheese.

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A mascot for a beloved macaroni and cheese restaurant.

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A derogatory term for white people.

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A dairy farmer.

Question 13

What was the author first saving money for when he started hustling?

Accepted Answer

He was saving up money to go to college.

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He was saving up money to buy a roach-infested flat.

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He was saving up money to start his own business.

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He was saving up money to move to America.

Question 14

What happened to the unemployment rate in South Africa after apartheid?

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It went up.

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All work was outlawed.

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It fell drastically.

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It stayed the same

Question 15

According to the author, what did crime do that the government would not do in Alexandra, South Africa?

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Crime cared for the community.

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Crime hurt the community.

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Crime confused the community.

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Crime scared the community.

Question 16

Who did the author and Patricia thank for the stolen burgers that Patricia purchased?

Accepted Answer

God.

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The person who owned the store

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The meatpacking company.

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The person who stole them.

Question 17

How did the mothers of Alexandra feel about the author and his fellow "cheese boys"?

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Mothers were some of their best customers.

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Mothers feared the cheese boys.

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Mothers hated the cheese boys.

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Mothers knew nothing of the cheese boys' antics.

Question 18

What does the author suspect of his friend from Alexandra who lost his retail job?

Accepted Answer

He suspected his friend lost the job on purpose

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He suspected his friend had an even better job lined up next.

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He suspected his friend never got a job to begin with.

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He suspected his friend was a murderer

Question 19

What did the author discover in a stolen object, causing him to rethink his life of crime as described in the story "The Cheese Boys"?

Accepted Answer

He discovered family pictures in a digital camera.

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He discovered a dead person's ashes in a stolen vase.

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He discovered drugs in a child's fanny pack

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He discovered a young woman's diary in a stolen suitcase.

Question 20

What did the police officer want when he arrested the author and his friends at the end of the story "The Cheese Boys"?

Accepted Answer

He wanted a bribe

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He wanted a mix CD.

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He wanted some cheese.

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He wanted to see justice served.

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