Ch. 7
Who is Fufi?
Trevor's pet dog
What is the name of Trevor's father?
Robert
What tree did Trevor and the neighborhood kids gather around for fun and trouble?
The Mulberry Tree
What is Trevor's new baby brother's name?
Andrew
What did Fufi struggle with?
She was deaf.
Why did Robert close his restaurant in Johannesburg?
People in the neighborhood complained. The government told him he had to have separate toilets for every racial category or to make the restaurant one that only serves whites.
What was Trevor trying hard to do in CH. 9
Make a friend
Who was Trevor's first crush in this chapter?
Maylene
What did Trevor and his mom have to do to get Fufi back?
Pay the women a hundred rand.
What special thing did Trevor's father do to connect with him?
Cooked Trevor’s favorite foods, like German dishes or grilled meats.
Why did Trevor's mom not want Trevor to tell Abel about what happened?
He would get violent and do something bad.
What misunderstanding occurred between Trevor and Maylene on Valentine’s Day?
Trevor gave her a gift, but she was actually dating another guy, and he found out at the school dance.
What lesson did Trevor learn in this chapter? What does it mean?
You do not own the thing that you love.
After 10 years of not seeing his dad, why did Trevor say, "He'd been with me the whole time. He's always been proud of me."
His dad had a photo album of Trevor's accomplishments over the years.
What did Trevor mean by: "It is easier to be an insider as an outsider, than an outsider as an insider."
This quote means that people are more accepting when someone from outside their group tries to join in, but they may reject someone from their own group who doesn't conform to its norms.
For example, if a person from one culture tries to fit into another, they might be welcomed for making the effort. However, if someone is part of a group but chooses to act differently or not follow the group's expectations, they might be seen as betraying their own people.
Why did Trevor's peers suggest he ask Maylene to be his Valentine?
Trevor's classmates encouraged him to ask Maylene to be his Valentine because they were the only two mixed-race students in the school.