Monday, February 1, Born a Crime chapter 8: Robert multiple choice questions

Begins Next Monday, February 8

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Trevor Noah and his father

 Yes, we skipped 7, as a class, but you  were to have  read from pages 70 to 74 entitled Fifi. - some upsetting imagery. 

Here is your promised quiz question: This may be submitted in chat privately now or sent directly in an e-mail. This is a bonus grade of 100 points. Due by 6 pm today-Monday- only! Respond in a gramatically correct sentence.

What was Fufi's affliction? 

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Vocabulary

homogeneity (noun) the quality or state of being of a similar SENTENCE: Some parents were worried about the homogeneity of the students' uniforms and preferred their children to have a unique wardrobe

frugal (adjective)-sparing or economical with regard to money or food.  We already encountered the noun form frugality.  sentence: Do you consider yourself to be a frugal person or are you profligate? (excessive in your ways)

contentious (noun)-causing or likely to cause an argument; controversial.  When they were in the same room with each, the situation was always contentious; we were waiting for a fight.

Link to text; begin page 74 Chapter 8

WARNING!!!! This past weekend, the previous chapters that we have been listening to read by Trevor Noah have been removed.  That means, if you have not been keeping up, the previous links to the individual chapters are no longer working! You may however access the previous chapters through Born a Crime audio link..access to all chapters

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We are now on chapter 8. AND we have a new link: Go to Born a Crime 10 to listen  length 17:53

You may also access the previous and future chapters through this link.

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As previously, copy and paste the multiple choice questions below, highlighting the correct response. This is due by midnight today for full credit.

Chapter 8 questions Highlight the correct response

1. From what country was Trevor's father?

    A. Austria

    B. Germany

    C. Switzerland

    D. Luxembourg

2. What activities would Trevor NOT share with his father?

    A. Sunday afternoons as a substitute for black church.

    B. Wrapped presents at Christmas from Santa Claus.

    C.  Shared conversations about his restaurant business.

    D.  His dad cooking his favorite dish rosti, which is a pancake with meat and gravy.

3. Why did Trevor loose contact with his father?

    A. His mother had remarried and her new husband was jealous.

    B. Trevor and his father had a falling out.

    C. Trevor's father had married, and the new wife wanted nothing to do with Trevor.

    D. The apartheid government made it impossible for them to spend time together.

4.  What type of work did Trevor find once he had finished school?

   A. He was able to get a job in the same company as his mother.

   B. Trevor moved to Cape Town to work in his father's restaurant

   C. He left South Africa and made his way to London.

   D. He became a DJ and then hosted a children's show.

5. In his twenties, Trevor decided  to find his father. Why wouldn't the embassy help him?

   A. His father told them not to.

   B. His father was not listed on the birth certificate.

   C. Trevor decided it was too much trouble to fill in all the paperwork.

   D. South Africa was in the midst of a civil war, so finding his father was impossible.

6. How did Trevor's father finally react when they were able to connect?

A.  He treated him exactly the way he had when Trevor was a thirteen-year-old boy.

B. He refused to let Trevor in his house and simply stood at the door talking to him.

C. They took a walk to the nearby park to reminisce about old times.

7.  How had Trevor's father kept him in his heart and mind throughout the years?

A. He would furtively visit Trevor and his mother's home.

B. He would send checks to Trevor's mother, who would update him on what Trevor was doing.

C. He would collect magazine covers and newspaper articles for a scrapbook on Trevor.

D. Since a friend of Trevor's father lived in former neighborhood, he would call him and ask how his son was doing.

8. According to Trevor, what is the greatest gift you can give to another human being?

A. a comfortable amount of money

B. knowing you have been chosen

C. the knowedge of one's family history

D. the time to travel together.