Vocab
The most sophisticated form of legalized racial segregation known to exist.
What is Apartheid
Why is Trevor "born a crime?"
He was born mixed in a society that is built on institutional racism.
She is Trevor's mom. She raised him and taught him many things that impact who he is today. She is Xhosa
Who is Patricia
Trevor's parents were of different ethnicities. His mom was ____
What is Xhosa
What traumatic event did Trevor experience with his mom in Chapter 1?
They were traumatized because they were thrown from a moving minibus by the driver. The driver became angry when his mom refused his advances, leading to a dangerous and frightening situation.
A technicality in law that allows someone to avoid fulfilling an obligation
What is a loophole
In chapter 8, Trevor learns the best way to get to know someone. What is that?
What is spending time with that person.
He is the main character. The book is about his life experiences growing up as a mixed descendant in a society that doesn't accept it.
Who is Trevor Noah
Trevor's mom was highly religious. What did she believe in?
What was the problem with Trevor's mother living in Johannesburg?
When Trevor's mother, Patricia, ran away from home to live and work in Johannesburg, it was illegal for Black people to live within the city limits.
Any authority that uses its power unjustly to keep people under control
What is Oppressor
In chapter 6, Trevor does things that are seen as actions of ill intent or bad. How does he justify that?
He does those things out of curiosity. In other words, pushing boundaries.
This character is a dog. This dog was a major part of Trevor's life as it taught him a very important lesson.
Who is Fufi
Trevor's parents were of different ethnicities. His dad was ____
What is Swiss-german (white)
What was Trevor's childhood like?
Noah was raised in an urban area just outside Johannesburg set aside for Black people.
Used to express disapproval. It can be used as an adjective or a noun.
What is Pejorative
In Chapter 7, Trevor builds a close relationship with his pet dog, Fufi. What does he learn when he loses Fufi?
You do not own the things that you love.
He is Trevor's father. Trever gets to see him later on in life. Though his father was absent, their bond stayed the same.
Who is Robert Noah
Being mixed
Who raised Trevor?
He was raised by his mother and grandmother in Soweto, an urban area just outside Johannesburg set aside for Black people.
To make something more English in appearance, sound, or character.
What is Anglicize
In Chapter 5, Trevor's mom teaches him "white things." Why?
She wants to show Trevor that the ghetto is not the world.
He is Trevor's grandfather. He played a big role in Trevor's childhood as he was one of the only male figures in Trevor's life.
Who is Temperance Noah
Why did Trevor go looking for his father?
Patricia wants Trevor to find his father so he can learn more about himself and his roots. She also wants Robert to see how Trevor has grown up. Trevor visited his dad when he was young every Sunday afternoon, his birthday, and Christmas.