Born a Crime
Trevor Noah
What country does this book take place?
South Africa
What era of racial segregation did Trevor Noah grow up in?
Apartheid.
What job(s) did Trevor's father have?
He was a chef. He ran restuarants
Why was Trevor Noah's birth considered a crime?
Relationships between Europeans (whites) and natives (blacks) were strictly illegal in South Africa.
What country was Trevor Noah's father from?
Switzerland
Where did Trevor Noah mainly grow up?
Eden Park
How were races put into a hierarchy within apartheid?
Hint: They were put into THREE categories. We see this in Trevor's life
White, mixed, black
Was Trevor's father racist?
No, he did not understand how people could be like that.
What was Trevor's father's name?
Robert
What year was the book published in?
2016
Chapter 1 is primarily developed through the use of…
(1) conflict (2) characterization (3) irony (4) setting
(2) characterization
What famous South African anti-apartheid politician and philanthropist, was also part of Xhosa just as Trevor's mom?
Nelson Mandela
What was the agreement that both Trevor's mom and dad had pertaining to his birth? What ended up happening?
Hint: Look on Page 26
Patricia blatantly asks Robert for a child and says he doesn't need to stay. Robert eventually agrees, but couldn't ignore that he had a son that lived in close proximity to him. They formed their own unique family unit
Tell us about Trevor's time in school. Was he a good student?
Trevor was smart but he had a hard time being focused.
What tribe was Trevor's mother a part of?
Xhosa
Describe Patricia's job occupation
She didn't have the typical job suggested at that time such as factory worker. Trevor said she wasn't a good cook. She learned how to become a secretary
What government put apartheid into place?
Hint: Look on the top of page 55
The Afrikaner government
What did Trevor's father do that showed he loved him even after not seeing him for 10 years?
He had a scrapbook with news clippings of Trevor and how successful he had become.
How would you describe Trevor's mother?
She is a rebel; she does things to take care of herself and her son
What happens to Trevor's cousin, Bulelwa's ear?
Hint- Look on CHAMELEON 4 page
Trevor accidentally punctured her eardrum while they were playing doctor. His grandmother runs to help patch her up.
What is Trevor Noah's view towards religion?
He grew up with a very religious mother, always in church. However, he was at times a bit skeptical, questioning the stance toward organized religions.
Why was Trevor Noah considered a crime in this era?
He was the son of a white man and black woman which was illegal during apartheid.
Did Trevor have a difficult time fitting into racial groups?
Yes
Why did Trevor get thrown out of a minibus in the 1st chapter?
To save him from being killed by the driver