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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through “The World Doesn’t Love You” .

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Why was the author unable to play with his cousins when he was very young?
(a) His grandmother was afraid the neighborhood children would steal him.
(b) His grandmother was afraid the cousins would be a bad influence on Trevor.
(c) Trevor was being punished.
(d) His grandmother was afraid the police would take him away.

2. When does the author believe that a person is most themselves, according to the story "Pray, Trevor"?
(a) When suffering.
(b) When looking into the eyes of a loved one.
(c) When working.
(d) When defecating.

3. According to the author, which culture do the "colored people" of modern South Africa have the strongest link to?
(a) The Zulu.
(b) The Afrikaners.
(c) The Sotho.
(d) The Xhosa.

4. According to the author, what did crime do that the government would not do in Alexandra, South Africa?
(a) Crime confused the community.
(b) Crime hurt the community.
(c) Crime scared the community.
(d) Crime cared for the community.

5. Who did the author forget was in the house when he defecated on the newspaper?
(a) Koko.
(b) Nombuyiselo.
(c) Frances.
(d) Temperance.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does the author mean when he says that Babiki and her family were amabhujua?

2. What language does the author indicate was especially valued for making prayers while he was growing up in Soweto?

3. Why does the author think Santa Claus is unpopular in Africa?

4. What nationality is listed on the author's birth certificate?

5. How did the security footage distort the author's appearance after he and Teddy stole from the store?

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