Trevor's Early Life
What was the name of Trevor Noah's father?
Robert
Which is NOT true of the minibus system Trevor and his mother use?
The drivers are primarily women
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, how are individuals of mixed-race background described as?
Colored
Which is true of Trevor's relationship with his mother?
He is frequently disobedient and she is strict with him
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
What was the "mixed" language Trevor spoke that helped him fit in with different communities?
"Tsotsitaal" or "Street Afrikaans"
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
Which of the following is NOT true of Bantu schools?
They were designed to foster a sense of pride in African heritage
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
How does Trevor use humor to describe the complex relationship with his stepfather?
By using sarcasm and humor to highlight the tension and absurdity of the situation
What does Trevor attribute the misfortune leading up to the incident of being thrown out of a car?
Secondhand cars and their tendency to breakdown
Under apartheid, what was the main 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 impact apartheid had on Trevor's family dynamics?
The separation of families: fathers often working far away, while mothers and children lived in segregated areas
Trevor uses humor to tell stories about his childhood. How does he describe the experience of being caught between two worlds?
Making fun of the awkwardness of being both too Black for white people and too white for Black people