South African Groups
According to Trevor Noah, which two South African groups were historically against each other?
What are Zulu vs. Xhosa?
Why was Trevor Noah considered to be "born a crime"?
What is because his mother is Black and his father is White during Apartheid?
What character trait did Patricia Noah display due to her challenging upbringing?
What is independence?
How does Trevor view the power of knowing multiple languages?
What is it allows for connection and reduces prejudice?
This character says, “Learn from your
past and be better because of your past, but
don’t cry because of your past.”
Who is Trevor Noah?
Which South African group does Trevor's mom, Patricia, belong to?
What is Xhosa?
What is the name of the dog that broke Trevor's heart?
What is Fufi?
Why did Patricia name her son Trevor?
What is because it holds no significant meaning, allowing him to be whoever he wants?
Why was the minibus transportation organization created?
What is because the government did not provide transportation for Black people?
This character says, “I never felt poor because our lives were so rich with experience.”
Who is Patricia?
Despite the long service, what entertaining event would take place in Black church that was Trevor Noah's "saving grace"?
What is the pastor casting demons out of people?
What did Trevor’s mother do during the riots following Nelson Mandela’s release?
What is she continued with life as normal and showed little fear?
How did Patricia react when Trevor misbehaved?
What is she chased him down and yelled “Stop! Thief!” to get help from townspeople?
How did speaking Afrikaans change Trevor’s experience in a store?
What is it made the store owner apologize for his assumptions when he realized they understood him?
This character always wanted Trevor to pray for everyone and convinced Trevor that his prayers were getting answered.
Who is Robert?
Why does Trevor hate secondhand cars?
What is because it’s the reason why his mom and his abusive stepfather met?
Explain the metaphor Trevor uses about the driveways in Soweto.
What is that they symbolize hope for a future where people could afford cars to fill them?
What does Trevor’s mother believe about learning from the past?
What is to learn and be better because of it, but not to cry about it?
What was a significant consequence of Trevor's mixed-race identity during Apartheid?
What is facing discrimination and being categorized as a criminal?
This character is blind and couldn’t move, so Trevor says, “Our relationship was nothing but command prompts and replies, like talking to a computer.”
Who is Koko?
Because of his knowledge of multiple languages, Trevor compares himself to what creature?
What is a chameleon?
How did Trevor and his mom's ability to speak multiple languages affect their experiences in public?
What is it allowed them to navigate social situations and challenge prejudice?
What story illustrates Patricia’s fierce protection of Trevor?
What is when she took him out during the violence of the riots, showing her bravery?
Explain how Trevor's multilingual skills reflect his identity.
What is they show adaptability and the ability to bridge cultural gaps?
This character says, “Here, I’ve got all your favorites. Potato Rosti. A bottle of Sprite. Custard with caramel.”
Who is Frances, Trevor's grandma?