Mama Patricia’s Rules
Hustle Life
Apartheid Realities
Tribe Talk
Wild Card
100
Who was the central figure in Trevor’s life?
His mother Patricia!
100
Before CD’s how did Trevor make money in high school?
Through his lunch delivery services.
100
- What was the “crime” in Born a Crime?
- His mother had him with a white man (illegal interracial relationship)
100
- People often assumed that Zulu men were ________, according to common stereotypes Trevor mentions.
Aggressive or warlike
100
- What languages did Trevor speak growing up?
- English, Zulu, Xhosa, Afrikaans (several)
200
Patricia once threw Trevor out of a moving car to save him from what?
Mini bus driver was threatening Patricia who feared her and Trevor were in danger which was likely.
200
What illegal business did Trevor begin doing in high school?
selling pirated CD’s
200
- Apartheid classified South Africans into four main racial categories. Name two.
- Black, White, Colored, Indian (any 2 correct)
200
How were Zulu women described?
WomenStereotyped as well-behaved and dutiful.
200
- Which famous song does Trevor describe as a teenage “anthem”?
- “Killing Me Softly” by The Fugees
300
How many churches did Patricia insist on attending every Sunday?
3
300
Trevor’s pirated CD side hustle eventually grew into what?
A dj business 
300
- Why was Trevor’s very existence considered dangerous under apartheid?
- Mixed-race children were illegal → proof of breaking the law
300
Who was a famous Xhosa mentioned in the book?
Nelson Mandela
300
- If Trevor hadn’t become a comedian, what career path seemed most likely?
Dj/ music producer
400
What was Patricia’s attitude toward discipline and independence for Trevor? (short description: strict yet fearless)
Strict but bold/independent (accept variations)
400
- What was Trevor’s DJ crew called?
- “DJ crew: Tremendous Sound System” (accept DJ crew)
400
- How did Trevor’s skin color give him both an advantage and a disadvantage?
- Could pass in multiple groups but didn’t fully belong in any
400
- How were Xhosa woman stereotyped?
- As promiscuous and unfaithful
400
- Which act did Noah do as a child in which he didn’t get in trouble due to being home with his blind grandmother?
- Using the outhouse instead of indoors
500
- How did Patricia’s faith influence her decision to marry Abel, despite warnings?
- She believed faith could overcome danger
500
- Why did Trevor’s hustling often put him in tricky situations with friends?
- He blurred lines between friend/business, causing conflicts
500
- What official category was Trevor assigned under apartheid?
- Classified as “Colored”
500
- According to Trevor which tribe was calm and less confrontational compared to other tribes?
- Tswana or Sotho people
500
- In three words, describe Patricia based on Trevor’s memoir.
- Bold, faithful, fearless (accept close versions)