Trevor & Patricia
What country was Trevor born in?
South Africa.
What was apartheid?
A system of racial segregation and discrimination in South Africa.
Which chapter focuses on Trevor’s dog?
Fufi.
In which chapter does Trevor spend time in Alexandra with friends and hustle to make money?
The Cheese Boys.
LANGUAGE → CONNECTION → _____.
Belonging
Who is Patricia?
Trevor’s mother.
Why was Trevor’s birth considered a crime?
His mother was Black and his father was white; interracial relationships were illegal under apartheid.
What lesson does Trevor learn from Fufi?
Love does not mean ownership or control.
What big idea connects Trevor’s experiences in The Cheese Boys?
Friendship, belonging, choices, and consequences.
Complete: CHOICES → _____.
Consequences
Name TWO traits that describe Patricia
strong, independent, determined, brave, protective, faithful.
What does identity mean?
The qualities, background, experiences, culture, and beliefs that help make a person who they are.
What major issue is explored in The Mulberry Tree?
Bullying, being treated as different, identity, and belonging.
What serious experience does Trevor face in The World Doesn’t Love You?
He is arrested and spends time in jail/holding cells before his court hearing.
What does resilience mean?
The ability to recover, keep going, or adapt after hardship.
How does Patricia influence Trevor?
She teaches him independence, strength, faith, responsibility, and determination.
Why does Trevor compare himself to a chameleon?
He adapts to different groups, especially through language.
How are Chameleon and The Mulberry Tree connected?
Both explore identity, fitting in, acceptance, and belonging.
What lesson does Patricia want Trevor to learn in The World Doesn’t Love You?
actions have consequences, and he must take responsibility because the world will not protect him as a loving parent would.
Why does Trevor use humor when telling serious stories?
To cope, reduce tension, connect with readers, and discuss difficult experiences.
How does Patricia show resilience in My Mother’s Life?
She survives severe hardship, including abuse and being shot, and continues moving forward with strength and faith.
How does language help Trevor cross racial barriers?
Speaking people’s languages helps him connect with them and can create acceptance and belonging.
What is the difference between fitting in and belonging?
Fitting in can involve adapting to gain acceptance; belonging means feeling accepted for who you are.
What major ideas are developed in My Mother’s Life?
Patricia’s strength, survival, faith, domestic abuse, and resilience.
Choose TWO chapters and explain one big idea that connects them.
any one that shows a supported connection such as identity/belonging (The Cheese Boys) , choices/consequences (The World doesn't love..), or resilience (My Mother's Life).