Born A Crime Chp 1-4
Trevor's mother is from what South African tribe?
Xhosa
Fufi and Panther (short for Pink Panther)
What does it mean to be "colored" in South Africa?
It means that you are biracial or come from a mixed background.
This vocab word means "Native or Original"
Indigenous
This vocab word is used to describe someone who purposely wants to harm others.
Malicious (a malicious person)
Why is the book called "Born A Crime"?
It was illegal for interracial couples to be together. Since Trevor's parents are different races, Trevor's birth was against the law (a crime).
In Chapter 5, we learn that Trevor's mom was unwanted in her family growing up because she was the ________.
the second girl
In Chapter 10, what happens to Trevor on his very first Valentine's Day with Maylene?
Maylene dumps Trevor for another boy, Lorenzo. (Extra 100 points if the student names the boy's name)
This vocab word is another way of calling someone stubborn.
Obstinate (obstinacy)
This vocab word describes something being done at random.
arbitrary
________ refers to the government system in South Africa that created laws that segregated and discriminated against black South Africans.
Apartheid
In Chapter 7, Trevor mentions that his dogs come from a "strange mix." What dog breeds are his dogs mixed with?
Maltese poodle & Bull terrier mix
In chapter 11, Trevor makes his money in school by doing what?
Standing in line for other students during lunch.
Give an example of a job that is considered menial.
Answers may vary.
Fast-food worker, Janitor, Housekeeper/Maid, Garbage collector, landscaper / gardener, warehouse worker,
Trevor helped his friend Ted steal chocolate from the store which means Trevor is a/an _____________.
accomplice
When Trevor's family found what Trevor left in the trash, what did they think happened? (from Chapter 3)
They thought they were bewitched and there was demon.
In Chapter 8, what does Trevor say is the greatest gift you can give to another human being?
Being chosen
In Chapter 9, what does Abel do when Trevor tells him about the boys at the Mulberry Tree.
He tells Trevor to take him to them and starts whipping them with a tree branch. He forces the kid to apologize to Trevor.
Use the word "quell" in an original sentence.
Answers may vary. Examples sentence include: Sarah's anger could not be quelled; Mark's anxiety was quelled when he played his favorite song;
Explain why somebody would have to be frugal?
Answers may vary. They may need to save money. They may owe money. They may not be able to afford much.
In Chapter 4, why does Trevor compare himself to a Chameleon?
Why does Patricia choose the name "Trevor?" (See Chapter 5)
Patricia picked a name that had no meaning because she didn't want Trevor beholden to no fate. She wanted him to be free to go anywhere, do anything, be anyone (page 68).
In Chapter 13, list three things that went wrong on Trevor's big night at the dance with Babiki.
Could be three of any of the following responses: Trevor had to take the Mazda instead of the BMW; Trevor was an hour late picking up Babiki; Babiki was not in a great mood; Trevor got lost driving to dance & was 2 hours late; Babiki refused to go to the dance; Trevor realized they didn't speak the same language; Trevor didn't get to go to the dance at all
Give a real life example of a loophole.
Answers will vary, but it should be an example that involves how someone gets around a rule.
Name something that is finite.
Answers may vary but examples include food, money, resources, the hours in a day, the battery life of a phone, a water bottle, storage on a computer or phone, items that eventually die out, plants, animals, human life, etc.