What are the names of Trevor's parents?
Patricia Nombuyiselo and Robert Noah
In the chapter "Run", who does Trevor Noah's mother blame for the fact that their car won't start?
The Devil
What tribe is Trevor Noah's mother from?
Xhosa
Explain the meaning of the title "Born a Crime."
Trevor's parents broke a national law that said people of different races could not have romantic relationships with each other.
How was Trevor Noah like a chameleon?
He spoke many languages, and used languages to "blend in" and change people's perception of him.
Describe two ways that Trevor Noah's childhood was different from his mother's.
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Why did Trevor Noah describe his mother as "The Second Girl"?
She had an older sister and a younger brother. She had no value in the family.
True or False: During apartheid, there were about twice as many black South Africans as white South Africans.
FALSE. There were about 5 times as many black South Africans!
What is an "Afrikaner"?
The Afrikaners are the "white tribe of Africa," descendents of the Dutch settlers.
Who is this man? Why is he famous?
Nelson Mandela - the first Black president of South Africa
True or False: The two primary colonizers of South Africa were the Zulu and the Xhosa.
FALSE: The Dutch and the British were the primary colonizers of South Africa.
How many different churches did Trevor Noah usually attend on Sundays?
Three: black church, white church, and mixed church.
True or False: Trevor Noah's mother worked as a secretary for much of her life.
TRUE.
True or False: Trevor Noah attended an elite private Catholic school because his father helped pay for it.
FALSE. His mother got Trevor a scholarship through her work.
What is a bantustan?
A homeland; areas of land where black South Africans were forced to live
Why didn't Trevor Noah's grandmother spank (beat) him when he was naughty?
She was afraid to spank him because she saw him as White.
