Trevor's Early Life
What was the name of Trevor Noah's father?
Robert
Why was the minibus system created?
To transport black people to and from their jobs.
What is the name of Trevor's grandmother, (NOT great-grandmother)?
Frances
What is the approximate meaning of the phrase "Sun'qhela"?
Just try me
What unconventional employment does Trevor's mother take on?
Working as a secretary
Trevor Noah's mother is descended from which African tribe?
Xhosa
Under apartheid, what are individuals of mixed-race background labeled as?
Colored
How would you characterize Trevor's relationship with his mother?
Cat & Mouse
What was the "Group Areas Act" designed to do?
To segregate different races into separate residential areas
What is the meaning associated with Trevor's mother’s African name?
She who gives back
How old is Trevor when the incident of being thrown out of the minibus occurs?
9 years old
Why is it illegal for Trevor's mother to move to Johannesburg?
It is illegal for Black people to live in white neighborhoods
What is the name of Trevor's mother?
Patricia
How does Trevor's mother end up getting pregnant?
She convinces his father to help her have a child
What religion does Trevor's mother practice?
Christianity
Trevor was not allowed to walk freely in the streets because of the "Pass Laws," which restricted movement based on race. These laws required non-white South Africans to carry this document at all times.
Passbook
What is the ethnic background of Trevor's father?
Swiss-German
What significant change occurred in South Africa in 1990 that helped lead to the dismantling of apartheid?
The release of Nelson Mandela from prison
Which language does Trevor speak that can open doors for him in a racially segregated society?
English
What type of cars does Trevor hate and why?
Secondhand cars: because it accounts for him being late to school, having to take the minibus, and for his mother getting shot.
Under apartheid, what was the name of the law that prohibited interracial relationships?
Immorality Act
Why does Trevor's family believe his prayers have special powers?
He prays in English
What was one of the major impacts apartheid had on Trevor's family dynamics?
The separation of families: fathers often working far away, while mothers and children lived in segregated areas