Ch. 1
Was it against the law for interracial couples to have a child under apartheid? Did Trevor's parents break the law?
Yes. Trevor’s parents broke the law by simply having him.
Why is the book called Born a Crime?
The title of the book refers to this illegal circumstance.
Religion played a big role in Trevor’s childhood, thanks to this person.
His mom
What is one African language Trevor speaks?
Zulu, Xhosa
Why did Trevor’s mom push him out of a moving car?
Trevor’s mom pushed him out of a moving car to protect him.
What race was Trevor classified as by the government?
What accident happened in Ch. 3?
Trevor used the restroom in his own home and threw it away in his trash!!
Why does Trevor speak different languages with different people?
To fit in and help people trust him.
What does the story reveal about Trevor’s mom's character?
This chapter shows how brave and determined Trevor’s mom was.
Why did Trevor’s mom act like she wasn’t his mother in public?
Why did Trevor’s mom attend multiple churches?
Trevor’s mom believed that each church offered something different and important, which is why she did this.
Did Trevor feel like he belonged to a particular group? Why or Why not?
Trevor did not feel like he truly belonged to one group. He was mixed-race, so he didn’t fully fit in with Black people or white people. He spoke many languages, which helped him move between groups, but he often felt like an outsider. At the end of Ch. 4 he felt more like he belonged.
How does the title reflect life and fear under apartheid?
The title “Run” is about more than just escaping danger. It also shows life under apartheid.
How did apartheid affect Trevor’s sense of identity?
These laws made Trevor feel like he didn’t fully belong to any group.
How did Trevor’s view of religion differ from his mom’s?
Trevor had a more questioning attitude toward religion, while his mom believed deeply
How does language help Trevor connect with people in different places?
He uses the right language so people feel like he is “one of them.”