Trevor's Early Life
Patricia's Early Life
Themes
Teenage Years
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What is the name of the township where the events of chapter 3 take place?

Soweto

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What is the meaning of Patricia's native name?

"She who gives back"

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Which chapter teaches a lesson about how language alters people's perception of you?

Chapter 4 - Chameleon

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What is the meaning of Trevor's cousin Mhglunisi's name?

The fixer

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What natural resource(s) increased global interest in South Africa during the 1800's?

Gold or Diamonds
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What is the name of Patricia's dog in chapter 7?

Panther

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In what city does Patricia secretly live in before meeting Robert?

Johannesburg

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Which chapter teaches a lesson about the cycle of hate and abuse?

Chapter 9 - The Mulberry Tree

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Who gets caught stealing chocolates at the mall with Trevor?

Teddy

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What is an example of a status symbol in South Africa that demonstrates some level of wealth?

Cheese, McDonalds

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Where does Trevor's dad live when Trevor is a little kid?

Hillbrow, Johannesburg

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Where does Patricia spend her adolescent years growing up?

Aunt's farm in the Xhosa homeland Transkei

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Which chapters teach lessons about treating romantic partners with respect?

Chapter 7 - Fufi

Chapter 13 - The Dance


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What is the name of the friend who set Trevor up with Babiki in chapter 13?

Tom

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What does Abel's native/African name translate to?

"Be afraid"

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Where does Trevor get his first kiss?

Under the golden arches of McDonalds!

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What type of job does she work as a young woman?

Secretary

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Which chapter teaches a lesson about ignorance and how culture shapes perspective?

Chapter 14 - Go Hitler!

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What is the name of the friend who helps Trevor get involved with Andrew?

Bolo

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What racial group in South Africa are considered responsible for apartheid?

The Afrikaners

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What is the name of Trevor's first school?

Maryvale College

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What is ironic about Patricia's fathers name?

"Temperance" means calm, but he behave the opposite.

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Which chapter teaches a lesson about opportunity, and how some people have better chances at a good life than others?

Chapter 15 - Cheeseboys

Chapter 16 - The World Doesn't Love You

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What is the name of the friend who intentionally gets fired from his job because everyone in the hood is making fun of his work clothes?

G

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Which group took control of South Africa after the second Boer War in 1902/1903?

The British