Trevor Noah
South Africa
Vocabulary
Where Does the Comma Go?
Chapters 7-10
100

What rule was Trevor Noah born under?

Apartied

100

What European country/ type of people colonized South Africa?


Netherlands/ the Dutch

100

something that is falling apart or being neglected

what is "dilapidated"

100

Joffin and Gabriel have had their share of arguments.

No comma necessary

100

Trevor was devastated to learn that this "deaf" dog, whom he believed was his loyal companion, actually had a secret second family and a different name

Who is Fufi?

200

Why was Trevor Noah's birth a crime?

Because it was illegal under apartied

200

The race at the top of society in South Africa is...


White race

200

when something is disorganized, disordered, or messy

what is "shambolic"

200

I need sugar butter and eggs from the grocery store.

I need sugar, butter, and eggs from the grocery store.

200

Trevor's Father, Robert, is of this specific European nationality

what is Swiss-German?

300

What late-night show gave Trevor Noah his big break as the host and successor to John Stewart?

The Daily Show

300

Trevor Noah's mom is from this African tribal clan that begins with an X but starts with a hard clicking sound. (You heard it it the stand-up comedy of Trevor Noah).


Xhosa (pronounced Cosa)
300

This word describes someone who is old-fashioned or a no-fun "stick in the mud"

What is a "fuddy-duddy"

300

Please close the door behind you Addyson.

Please close the door behind you, Addyson.

300

Trevor's first "girlfriend" who ultimately broke his heart on Valentine's Day

Who is Maylene?

400

Under apartheid, what was punishment for a black woman being with a white man? 

A. death by hanging

B. 5 years in prison

C. public whipping

D. cutting off one hand

B. 5 years in prison

400

During which decade did apartheid officially end?

A. 1970's

B. 1980's

C. 1990's

D. 2000's

C. 1990's

400

This is what you  might call someone who makes their business a lot of money

What is a "rainmaker"

400

Oh I forgot to bring the snacks to class!

Oh, I forgot to bring the snacks to class.

400

Trevor was pelted with these while trying to play with a group of older boys

What are mulberries?

500

Why does Trevor feel he received certain privileges as a kid?

His light skin color

500

What world-famous leader and anti-apartheid activist spent 27 years in jail, and then became the first African president of South Africa in his 70's?

Nelson Mandela

500

This word describes a person who thinks they are the best ever, but really they are a coward

What is a "scaramouche"

500

"The boy in the red shirt Mohamed is very smart" said Ms. Samuels.

"The boy in the red shirt, Mohamed, is very smart," said Ms. Samuels.

500

Trevor and his father liked to watch this sport together

What is F1?