Key Events
What happens to Trevor's mother at the end of the memoir?
She is shot by Abel
Why is Trevor 'Born a Crime'?
What is the first thing you do when you get an essay question?
Highlight the keywords
Who says the following: “Mbuyi...you don’t respect me.”
Abel
Which film series stars Johnny Depp as pirate Jack Sparrow?
Pirates of the Caribbean
True
What happens to Trevor at the Mulberry Tree and how does Abel respond?
Children throw the mulberries at him and then Abel beats the bully with a tree branch
What is the overall essay structure?
Intro, 3 body paragraphs, conclusion
Who says the following: “Pray for Abel because he doesn’t hate us. He hates himself.”
Patricia
Which restaurant's mascot is a clown?
McDonald's
What girl does Trevor have a crush on in high school?
Zaheera
Zulus and Xhosa
How many pieces of evidence should you include in your body paragraphs?
4
Who says the following: “Who hit you? Your husband? What did you do? Did you make him angry?”
The police to Patricia
Which two racing drivers hold the record for the most Formula One World Drivers’ Championship wins, with seven titles?
Michael Schumacher and Lewis Hamilton.
What school does Trevor go to from prep to Grade 6?
Maryvale College
What do the police to do Trevor one day when he is DJ'ing in Alex?
They hold a rifle to his head and then shoot his computer
Identify the keywords in the following question:
In what ways do individuals in the text challenge the dominant views of South African society?
challenge dominant views
Who says the following: "Look lady, this is not insulting anyone. This is who we are!”
Trevor
What type of reptile can detach their tails when they are in danger and then regrow it?
Lizards
What happens at King David School?
It's a Jewish school and Trevor's friend Hitler starts dancing while they chant 'Go Hitler'
Where did Trevor's mother go at the age of 9?
She left home to work on her aunt's farm
Identify two things wrong with the following topic sentence:
Trevor does not fit in.
Does not start with Coles name and mentions a character name
Who says the following: “How dare you? This is disgusting! You horrible, disgusting vile creature! How dare you?!”
Teacher at Jewish School
What year was the Premier League founded?
1992