Characters
What is the name of Trevor's mother?
Patricia
How come Trevor never got caught stealing with Teddy?
He looked white in the white and black video
How does Trevor call his Great-Grandmother?
Koko
What is the name of the historical period of time that has consequences for all black and colored people in South Africa?
Apartheid
Name two of Trevor's businesses.
Dealing in stolen goods, DJ at street parties, Middleman for a music-pirating business, running his own music-pirating business, selling snacks to people at school
What is the ethnic background of Trevor's father?
Swiss
Why was Trevor "Born a Crime"?
Because his parents' union was against the apartheid rules.
How does Trevor call his father?
Robert
Name two African tribes that are mentioned in the book
Xhosa, Zulu, Tsonga, Swazi, ...
What was the business in Trevor's tuckshop?
Buying food for other kids in the school cafeteria because he was very fast.
If Trevor disagreed with his mom, how would they communicate?
Through letters
What does Trevor learn from his dog Fufi?
People cannot dominate or control what they love.
Why does Trevor's date with Babiki end badly?
He realizes she does not speak or understand the language he speaks
Why did Patricia never visit Abel's family again?
They promoted the patriarchy
What town is known as the "hood"?
Alex
What was one of the first signs that Abel, Trevor's stepfather, was a violent man?
He chased down the boys who threw mulberries at Trevor and beat them up badly.
Describe what happened to Trevor on Valentines day
His valentine dumped him and took his gifts
Describe a situation in which languages help a character get out of trouble.
e.g. Trevor switches languages when he is followed by gangs from other tribes who want to mug him / Trevor is accepted by his peers in school as they learn that he speaks different languages
What important political figure helped end apartheid?
Nelson Mandela
Towards the end of the book what did Trevor do for a living?
comedy shows around the country
What is the meaning of Trevors Mother's African name?
She who gives back
Why do Patricia and her mother think their family have been sent a supernatural warning?
Because she found stinking feces in her trash bin inside the house.
How many official languages does South Africa have?
12
Why was Trevor arrested and spent the night in jail?
Driving without a registered car
What did Abel do for a living? What was the last type of job Trevors mom held when the book ended?
A mechanic and worked in real estate