Apartheid
What did Apartheid in South Africa do?
Separated people and make them hate one another.
Voracious
Having a really big appetite or wanting something badly.
Why did Patricia pretend she didn't know Trevor at the store in Chapter 6?
Because he wouldn't stop asking for toffee apple.
What were Trevor's dogs names.
Fufi/Panther
What did the driveways represent in Soweto? Why did they have driveways and no cars?
Hope
Which South African group does Trevor's mom belong to?
Xhosa
Pandemonium
Wild and noisy disorder or confusion, uproar (Black Friday shopping or rioting)
Why does Trevor hate second hand cars?
They are the reason that his mom met his abusive stepfather that later shot him. He was a mechanic.
Who or what did Patricia steal food from when she was little?
The farm animals: Pigs, sheep, goats
Who wanted Trevor to pray for everyone and convinced Trevor that his prayers would get answered?
Frances, Trevor's Grandmother
What did Robert do to fight against Apartheid?
He made a restaurant that was for both black and white citizens. It was integrated.
sovereign
Royalty having total power. (King and Queen)
Why does Trevor call himself a Chameleon?
Because he blends in by speaking different languages.
How and where did Trevor start a fire?
At the garage his mom's boyfriend Abel lived in. He used a magnifying glass and matches to create a fire and it burned down the white owner's house.
What actions did Patricia take to make sure Trevor never thought negative of his father?
She never spoke ill of him.
Why does Trevor say he was born a crime?
His parents weren't allowed to be together under Apartheid.
cunning
A smart plan or trick. Think a fox.
How did Patricia pick Trevor's name?
She wanted a name that didn't have any meaning so that Trevor could determine his own fate.
What lesson did Trevor learn from his time with Fufi?
You do not own the thing that you love.
Who said, "I never felt poor because our lives were so rich with experience"? Referencing picnics, books and time traveling.
What does Trevor believe that apartheid stole from him and his father?
Time
notorious
Well known but in a bad way. For committing a crime or doing something unfavorable.
How does an author show his tone?
setting, word choice, dialogue, opinions
Why did black people in South Africa not like cats?
They thought cats were witches.
How was Trevor treated differently because he spoke different languages? Think about in the beginning when he was about to get robbed or when he was on the playground.
He was included in other races because he shared a common language. They didn't mug him, they wanted to talk to him at recess.