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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through "My Mother's Life".

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Why did the author have trouble fitting in with his colored classmates at Sandingham?
(a) They spent all their free time doing expensive things.
(b) They would bully him for being too white.
(c) They would bully him for being too black.
(d) They all lived far away.

2. What cartoon character's name did Patricia use to refer to Teddy?
(a) Mickey Mouse, because of his white face.
(b) Danger Mouse, for his penchant for danger.
(c) Sylvester the Cat, due to his severe speech impediment.
(d) Buggs Bunny, because of his buck teeth and sense of humor.

3. Why did Patricia make the author push her car?
(a) The car was broken.
(b) She was punishing the author.
(c) She wanted to help the author become strong.
(d) She wanted to maximize fuel.

4. How did the author first endear himself to the black students at H. A. Jack Primary?
(a) He demonstrated that he could speak their native languages.
(b) He bought them new Transformers toys.
(c) He pulled a prank on a white teacher.
(d) He showed off his skills at speaking English and Afrikaans.

5. What did Patricia do after discovering the fecal matter in the trashcan?
(a) She called people over to pray to rid their house of demons.
(b) She buried the fecal matter.
(c) She took the trash out to the curb.
(d) She punished Trevor for making a mess.

Short Answer Questions

1. Why was the author allowed to bond with the more popular boys during grade 9?

2. Why was the author not allowed to eat food when visiting Temperance Noah's second family?

3. When did the author decide to reveal his crush on Zaheera?

4. Which tribe does the author describe as "thinkers"?

5. According to the author, which culture do the "colored people" of modern South Africa have the strongest link to?

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