English 4 CP Quarterly 2 Study Guide

Gambol

(V) to jump or skip about playfully Synonyms: frolic, romp, cavort, caper Antonyms: lumber, trudge, plod

Quizzical (

(adj ) Puzzled; mocking; odd; equivocal Synonyms: Peculiar, perplexed, mystified, derisive Antonyms: Unequivocal, crystal-clear, unambiguous

Maudlin

(adj) Excessively or effusively sentimental Synonyms: mushy, mawkish

Mellifluous

(adj) Flowing sweetly or smoothly; honeyed Synonyms: euphonious, musical Antonyms: shrill, strident, harsh, grating

lackluster

(adj) Lacking brilliance or vitality; dull Synonyms: vapid, incipient grand, drab ,flat Antonyms: brilliant, radiant, dazzling

Ineluctable

(adj) Not able to be avoided it changed or overcome Synonyms: unavoidable, inescapable, inevitable Antonyms: avoidable, escapable, reversible, revocable

Noisome

(adj) Offensive and disgusting; foul-smelling; harmful or injurious Synonyms: Fetid, noxious, vile, loathsome Antonyms: Wholesome, pleasant, sweet-smelling

Miniscule

(adj) Very small, tiny; (n) a lowercase letter Synonyms: Infinitesimal, insignificant Antonyms:: Huge, massive, monumental

Precarious

(adj) Very uncertain or unsure; dangerous or risky Synonyms: Perilous, dubious, ticklish Antonyms: Secure, safe, sturdy, firm

Insouciant

(adj) blithely indifferent or unconcerned; carefree happy-go-lucky Synonyms: nonchalance, blase, devil-may-care Antonyms: worried, careworn, agitated, destroyed

Malleable

(adj) capable of being formed into different shapes; capable of being altered, adapted or influenced Synonyms: pliable, impressionable, adaptable Antonyms: rigid, inflexible, unyielding, intractable

Hidebound

(adj) narrow-minded and rigid, especially in opinions or prejudices; stubbornly and unthinkingly conservative Synonyms: intolerant, Inflexible Antonyms: open-minded, tolerant, liberal, progressive

Gargantuan

(adj) of immense size, volume or capacity; enormous Synonyms: huge, colossal, mammoth, gigantic Antonyms: tiny, minuscule, infinitesimal

In Medias Res

(adv) In or into the middle of a plot into the middle of things

Panache

(n) A confident and stylish manner, dash; a strikingly elaborate or colorful display Synonyms: style, verve, élan, éclat, flamboyant

lagniappe

(n) An extra or unexpected gift or gratuity Synonyms: Bonus

Hoi Polloi

(n) The common people, the masses Synonyms: Rank and file Antonyms: Aristocracy, elite, upper-class

Mot Juste

(n) The most suitable or exact word or expression Synonyms: right word Antonyms: misnomer, misusage, malapropism

Philippic

(n) a bitter verbal attack Synonyms: harangue, tirade, diatribe Antonyms: encomium, panegyric, tribute

Opt

(v) To make a choice or decision Synonyms: choose, select, decide

Who works for Trevor?

Bongani and Tom

tell 3 reasons why trevor's big night didn't go so well

1. Abel was too drunk to give Trevor the keys to the BMW 2. Trevor had to take the old Mazda and was an hour late to pick up Babiki 3. He got lost and didn't know where the venue of the dance was because it was taking place in a town that he is not familiar with.

What is the Xhosa tribe like in Born a Crime?

1. Communicate with the spirits of their ancestors 2. Thinkers 3. Women were unfaithful and promiscuous

Tell 2 hostile experiences Trevor observed or experienced as a young boy

1. He was thrown out of a moving minibus by his Mother when he was nine years old 2. saw the charred body of someone who was necklaced (burned)

What is the Zulu tribe like in Born a Crime?

1. Nationalistic and very militant (warriors, brave fighters, used spears and shields against men with guns 2. The Inkatha belonged to this tribe 3. Women were well-behaved and dutiful

how many children does patricia have with abel?

2 younger sons (Andrew and Isaac)

compendium

A collection or set of information

describe abel in chapter 18

A cool guy who was charming and funny Tall, lean, and strong with long arms and big hands Handsome, but not good-looking

missives

A long and lengthy letter, typically from an official

stoic

A person who endures pain and hardship without showing emotion or feeling

expartriate

A person who lives outside of their native country, immigrant

Who is Stanley Kowalski?

A rather common working man whose main drive in life is sexual and who faces everything with brutal realism

bursary

A scholarship to higher education (college or university)

Who is Blanche DuBois?

A sensitive, delicate moth-like member of the fading Southern aristocracy who has just lost her teaching position as a result of her promiscuity

what is a smiley?

A smiley is a goat's head and the goat looks like it's smiling at you on the plate after you eat it.

dilapidated

A state of despair or ruin from age or neglect.

What thriving business does Trevor establish?

A tuck shop Everyone would go there after assembly to eat and spend time with their friends He would get there first He would buy food for others and it was a way for him to order money by taking other's orders. He would buy hot dogs, cokes, and muffins

What is expected in Abel's tsonga culture versus patricia's view of gender roles?

Abel (Tsonga): Very patriarchal society Women must bow down to greet a man Limited social interactions between men and women Men kill the food (animals), women cook the food Men are not allowed in the kitchen Women prepared breakfast, tea, lunch, and did all of the washing and cleaning Men lived freely with leisure and were waited on by Women Men worked in the city to provide for the women and their family Patricia: Used to be the woman and man of the house Refused to play her traditional role Worked in the city all year long She was used to treating men equally (roaming around) Mocked bowing down to men Mocked the system instead of being a part of it. Came from a Xhoshan culture that thought women were promiscuous and loudmouthed

Answer the following question based on Trevor Noah's memoir "Born a Crime". Why does Patricia tell Trevor not to mention the mulberry tree incident to Abel?

Abel has a dangerous temper

mogul

An important and influential person, typically in a popularized industry/career.

Euphemism

An indirect, less offensive way of saying something that is considered unpleasant

how does andrew change trevor's life?

Andrew changes Trevor's life by giving Trevor his CD writer and now he controlled sales, production, and had everything he needed for his music pirating business.

ostensibly

Apparently, not actually

Answer the following question based on Trevor Noah's memoir "Born a Crime". How are Dinky and Abel alike?

B and C only

arbitrary

Based upon random choice or personal opinion, without reason

matriculate

Be enrolled at College, University, or a higher institution

why does trevor feel betrayed by fufi?

Because Trevor saw Fufi with another boy and realized she visited other children during the day. She jumps over the wall and ends up in a Colored boy's backyard and says that Fufi is really his dog named Spotty. He feels as if his dog has been stolen from him. He's betrayed that Fufi spends time with another boy and pretends he doesn't know who Trevor is even though he raised her. Lives a double life.

Why did Trevor think his dog was stupid?

Because she never answered commands or came when called. The vet confirmed that Fufi was actually deaf

what else do trevor and bongani do besides selling CD's and DJ parties?

Besides selling CD's and DJ parties, Trevor and Bongani also capitalize on a payday lending and pawnshop operation in the hood. They also give loans and expect money in return.

What does Blanche admit happened after her husband's death? Why did she say she did this?

Blanche admits that after Allan's death she began to have many intimacies with strangers to fill her empty heart. She told Mitch this because he had finally caught her lying and tried to make it sound as if Mitch should feel bad for her.

Several weeks have passed and Stella is packing Blanche's things. Where does Blanche think she is going? Where is she actually going?

Blanche thinks shes going on the cruise to the Caribbean with shep but she is actually going to an asylum

Who is Stella Kowalski?

Blanche's sister who is married to Stanley and lives in the French Quarter of New Orleans She has forgotten her genteel upbringing in order to enjoy a more common marriage

How are patricia and trevor's father alike?

Both want to protect Trevor from apartheid in South Africa Make and both consent to the choice to illegally have a child of mixed race Both live in South Africa Like to dance and party Not bound by racist laws

what christmas traditions does trevor have with his father?

Celebrates European Christmas Christmas lights, snow globes, and stockings hung by the fireplace, fake snow, presents from Santa

What race did apartheid assign to Japanese and Chinese people in South Africa?

Chinese= Black Japanese= White

patronizing

Condescending, betraying superiority

anomaly

Differing from what is the norm, societal expectation, different from the standard/typical way of life.

what mischievous acts did trevor do in chapter 6?

Drinking an entire bottle of grape juice and eating an entire bag of Eucharist Burning a house down when trying to show a kid how to burn his name into a piece of plywood. Took the magnifying glasses out of every single projector , dumped the contents of a fire extinguisher on a piano

what can you infer about the roles, expectations, and treatment of women during Trevor's childhood in south africa?

During Trevor's childhood in South Africa, the roles,expectations, and treatment of women was that women were expected to run the world and care after their children, women were expected to be the main caretakers of their children (since apartheid laws banned different races from being together hence Trevor being born a crime), "women held the community together" (Noah 129) and maintained their roles as sole providers and protectors. Yet, they had to obey the law and submit to orders bestowed upon them. They were the matriarchs while men were in caves mining

boisterous

Energetic, cheerful, enthusiastic, loud

pejoratively

Expressing contempt or disapproval

According to Trevor, what is the greatest gift?

Feeling wanted, loved and chosen.

what valuable life lesson does trevor learn from fufi?

Fufi teaches Trevor what heartbreak/betrayal can feel/look like, how seeing someone you love interact with someone else can make you feel forgotten. Fufi teaches Trevor that "you do not own the thing that you love" (Noah 100).

With all the misplaced confidence of inexperienced youth, I set out to make a million dollars by cavorting in the not-so-verdant pastures of Wall Street, a risky place for a young person to ---- (no pun intended!).

Gambol

His zest for life and his boundless optimism were expressed perfectly, in his _________ laughter, a laugh that could fill Giants' Stadium.

Gargantuan

what christmas traditions does trevor have with his mother?

Go to Church, come home, eat meat and lots of custard and jelly No tree Only get clothes as a present, Toys never came from Santa

meticulous

Great attention to detail, careful and precise

malicious

Harmful, characterized by malice, intending to cause harm

According to Bongani how does a person look rich?

Having one expensive item and basic, good looking quality stuff for the rest, the nicer item will attract everyone (making it seem like you spent more money)

Why did the security guard kill the black cat at a soccer game?

He believed it was a witch (a superstition)

How is trevor's father different from patricia?

He is 46 White Man of Swiss/German descent Reserved Middle class Quiet, doesn't make himself as present in Trevor's life out of fear of being caught for the crime Instability (not wanting to be a father at first) Emotionally distant

describe trevor's father

He is a chef (loves cooking), clean, particular, precise, and reserved

Answer the following question based on Trevor Noah's memoir "Born a Crime". Why was Trevor's date with the beautiful Babiki so ironic?

He pays careful attention to languages, yet he didn't know she couldn't speak any of the many languages he knows until their date was almost over

why does trevor have detention?

He was late to school since his high school is 40 minutes away from where he lives

why did trevor let someone take his new bicycle?

He was so happy that a girl was speaking to him and the fact that he was able to make a new friend. He thought she was just being nice and friendly towards him.

What was Trevor's visiting schedule with his father?

He would visit his father every Sunday afternoon and that if he went to mixed and white church with his Mom, he would skip Black church and visit his Dad's and watch Formula 1 racing. Once he was a teenager, he only saw his father every other Sunday or once a month (step dad was short tempered and caused that)

How does patricia cleverly live in downtown johannesburg when black people are not allowed to live there?

Hid in restrooms and learned to navigate the city dressed as a maid. Got advice from a prostitute and lived in an apartment with a white man.

Choose the correct vocab word: He is so _________ in his political views that he won't even listen to opinions that differ from his own.

Hidebound

why did trevor stop visiting his dad when trevor became a teenager?

His dad moved to Cape town and he lost touch because he was adapting to a new world/way of living as a teenager and spent more time on electronics than with his parents at the time and his Step Dad's temper.

How does trevor's father protect him as a child?

His father provides sperm for his mother to have a child yet his father is hidden from his life, he is nowhere in sight when Patricia gives birth to Trevor, he has no obligations of being a father as said in his arrangement with Patricia, he avoids being present in Trevor's life and is not listed on his birth certificate (by law, he's not even his father). His father wanted to see Trevor and would sneak around and visit him as best he could. Could only be indoors to visit. He would walk across the street from Trevor. Stayed indoors and DID NOT walk with the family out in public.

why did trevor's grandmother believe trevor's prayers were so effective?

His grandmother believed his prayers were so effective because he had "prayed in English" (Noah 134) and had a feeling that his prayers would be answered faster.

Answer the following question based on Trevor Noah's memoir "Born a Crime". How was Trevor Noah literally "born a crime" in South Africa?

His mom and dad were different races

Instead of only making CDs, what else does Trevor do with his talent and equipment?

Hosts parties where he is the DJ

what shows people you have money in the hood?

If you have enough money to buy cheese (since it was so expensive in South Africa).

posturing

Impressive or misleading behavior

what is the difference between prison and jail in south africa?

In South Africa, prison is more for complex crimes and violent gangs In South Africa, jail offers comfort but can be uncomfortably overcrowded and getting off with small things.

explain the toilet situation in soweto

In Soweto, toilets were referred to as shared "outhouses" with a "concrete slab with a hole in it and a plastic toilet seat on top" (Noah 144). The lid was broken and since it was too expensive to purchase toilet paper, they would use newspaper to wipe. It was an uncomfortable situation.

Since this episode begins ----, we need to tape it and watch the earlier installments first.

In medias res

what do some people in south africa use to explain unusual occurrences?

It was a cause of witchcraft or a demon, or a "physical manifestation of the spiritual thing, proof of a demon's presence" (Noah 156). They would have to burn the evidence outside.

what brilliant points did Trevor make for why he should be allowed to participate in communion?

Jesus was Jewish (he wasn't catholic), and they would never refuse Jesus of communion Kids love grape juice and crackers Anyone should be allowed to eat all of Jesus' body and drink all of Jesus' blood

which american based restaurant came to south africa before many others?

KFC

True, we won the game, but I think our team gave a rather ---- performance in beating a weak opponent by so narrow a margin.

Lackluster

Answer the following question based on Trevor Noah's memoir "Born a Crime". What bridges the gap between cultures according to Trevor Noah?

Language

incoherent

Language that is confusing or unclear, illogical, doesn't make sense

staunch

Loyal or committed in attitude

what advice does patricia give to trevor about women?

Make sure a woman is the woman of your life Always notice and acknowledge your woman Women can make more money than men

record things patricia does for trevor's benefit

Makes sure Trevor's first language that he is taught/familiar with is English. Gives him books to read/be well educated (teaching him how to read the Bible and rely on religion throughout his youth). Teaches him how to think for himself, to truly be an adult. Teaches him how to think for himself, to truly be an adult. To learn of his past and to never take his freedom for granted. Also gives him a name without any meaning (he becomes his own person)

It is one thing to be open-minded and ----; it is quite another to be without fixed ideas or principles of any kind.

Malleable

Why does Mitch say he won't marry Blanche now?

Mitch says he won't marry Blanche anymore because she is not clean enough to bring into his house with his sick mother.

What was Mixed church like for Trevor?

Modern, Non Denominational, "Megachurch" his pastor was an ex bodybuilder Arena-style seating, Rock band/Worship, Christian Contemporary Pop/Music playing, jumbotron/screen for lyrics Upbeat and happy, "praise of the Lord" "Christian karaoke"

how do most black people select names for their children in south africa?

Most black people select names for their children in South Africa by traditional names with meaning yet back during apartheid, you had to have an English name or European name (picked by random) alongside the traditional. Also from the the Bible or a newspaper/book or from a celebrity.

affinity

Natural attraction/inclination towards someone or something

Answer the following question based on Trevor Noah's memoir "Born a Crime". Who came into power in Africa and fought against the apartheid?

Nelson Mandela

In what city does Streetcar take place?

New Orleans

Where does A Streetcar named desire take place?

New Orleans, Louisiana in the month of May, sometime after World War II

pandemonium

Noisy disorder, large mass of confusion, overstimulation.

placid

Not easily upset, not excited

sporadic

Occurring at scattered, irregular times or in few places

what happened at the mulberry tree? how did the situation end?

One afternoon, Trevor was playing by himself when five-six colored boys were picking berries and eating them off of the tree. Trevor wanted to pick some up to take home and the boys asked if they could see his mulberries and Trevor thought that they were just being friendly until the boys knocked them out of his hands and crushed them onto the ground, the boys laughed at him and Trevor faced bullying and cursing to get out, he had mulberries thrown at him, calling him names. It ended once Abel took matters into his own hands with his quick temper stepped in, grabbed the leader of the group, and whipped him with a stick from the tree, he was beating a kid to get revenge and the boy immediately apologized out of fear. Showed how brutal Abel can/could be and his dangerous temper.

What let Trevor know that his father still loved and cared for him?

When he's given a scrapbook with all of Trevor's accomplishments, every time he was mentioned in the newspaper, magazine covers, club listings, all of the highlights of his career. His father was following and caring about him all along.

why did patricia leave her mother's home? where did she go? how did it turn out?

Patricia left her mother's home because she didn't want to live with her mother anymore at nine years old and wanted to live with "her father" (Noah 23). She ended up going to live with her father, Temperance. It worked out far different than she expected because instead of living with her father, he sent her off to live with his sister in "the Xhosa homeland, Transkei" (Noah 214) as he didn't want to live with her/continue to raise her. She went to Bantu education and worked for food.

How did trevor's mom try to protect him as a child?

Patricia lied about where Trevor's father was from, since it was a crime that she gave birth to a baby that was half white and half black, she said that his father was from Swaziland, "a tiny, landlocked kingdom in the west of South Africa" (Noah 93). His mom also says that he was born in KaNgwane, his mom lies about him being from another country on his birth certificate, protects his race, tribe, and nationality on his birth certificate. She never wanted his father to be involved in his life. He remained living with his mom His mom would visit his dad in secret when they were able to. His mom had to wrap him up when carrying him anywhere. Moved him around the world. Would act like a maid and had Queen pretend to be his mother while walking, with him.

why did patricia name her child trevor?

Patricia named her child, Trevor because she didn't want his name to carry any specific meaning, she wants Trevor to become his own person and have the freedom to explore and learn more about himself without being defined by meaning (as per the norms of Xhosa culture).

How did Patricia outsmart trevor over the toffee apple?

Patricia pretends not to be Trevor's mom at the grocery store to avoid buying him the toffee apple, as if she had no clue what he was talking about and says that Trevor lost his mom since she's black and he's colored, she did it because he wouldn't stop talking about the toffee apple.

why does patricia tease trevor?

Patricia teases Trevor because of his new makeover and saying that he looks like a little girl since his hair is too pretty looking in cornrows.

retribution

Punishment on someone as vengeance inflicting crime

What does white clothing symbolize?

Purity and innocence

quell

Put an end by rebellion or an uprising through the use of force

Nimble

Quick and light in movement or quick to comprehend, agile

escalate

Rapidly increasing (becoming more intense)

what attempts did trevor make to find his father when trevor was 24 years old?

Reaching out to German expats in Johannesburg, a woman that dated one of his friends who knew someone that knew where his father last was, wrote to the Swiss Embassy but they couldn't give him any information, called the Swiss Embassy and finally, they took his letter. The Swiss Embassy gave his father his letter and his father wrote back asking how he is and that it was great to hear from him and gave him the address to visit him in Camps Bays, Cape Town.

prodigal

Recklessly spending on resources, having or giving on a lavish scale, wasteful, uncontrolled

according to trevor, why is regret worse than failure or rejection?

Regret becomes the thing we fear most and is the question that will never have an answer and will continue to haunt you for eternity.

lavishly

Rich, ornate, fancy, elaborate (in manner/to live)

What was White church like for Trevor?

Rosebank Union in Sandton (area of Johannesburg), participated in Youth ministry, attended Sunday school, only listened to Church music at home (no secular), Bible games and quizzes, active community, usually only an hour long Wealthy part of town, analytical, Sunday school and Bible stories

how is sandringham high school different from h.a. jack?

Sandringham is a Model C school (mix of government and private), huge with tennis courts, sport fields, and a pool. Had kids attending from all over (rich white kids, middle class white kids, working class), different races/backgrounds, integrated (a spectrum of race and cultures), bought lunch at a tuck shop and could eat anywhere on school grounds. Everyone blended in but still grouped by color. Trevor felt like an outsider here.

What occupation was Blanche fired from?

School teacher

What was Black church like for Trevor?

Services going on outdoors (tent revival style), attended a South Methodist congregation (his Grandmother's church), No air conditioning, No lyrics on screens, three to four hours long, Pastor would cast out demons from peopleW 3-4 hours (passionate and cathartic, truly feeling the presence of God)

how does patricia defy that stereotype?

She became a secretary at ICI (a multinational pharmaceutical company)

what talent does fufi have that surprises trevor?

She can jump super high to catch food and would jump a five feet high gate

How is Patricia different from Trevor's father?

She is 24 Black Woman Lower class South African Independent, wild, and free Protects Trevor from the law as best as she can Stable relationship Emotionally present

What is another way that patricia demonstrates she is a rebel and doesn't conform to others' ideas?

She refused to believe in nonsense about cats being "witches"

Answer the following question based on Trevor Noah's memoir "Born a Crime". Why did Patricia name her first child Trevor?

She wanted a name with no meaning in South Africa

What does the paper lantern symbolize?

Something flimsy that is used to disguise reality, create illusion, and hide the truth it cannot last, it can only temporarily create a romantic glow and keep the truth in the shadow Used by Blanche to disguise her fading beauty and indecent past

palatial

Spacious and splendid (like a fancy palace or place/building)

why does abel hit patricia the first time?

he got mad that she wasn't respecting him and she called him a child for always coming home from work drunk and almost burning down the house

How did trevor's grandmother protect him as a child?

Spent time with Trevor in Soweto for the Holidays. Did her best to keep Trevor secure at home with her while outside, Soweto was threatened with bombing and violence by militarized police force. Kept Trevor inside, he never was allowed to go outside. Allowed Trevor to only play in the yard. Didn't want Trevor to be taken on the streets by the Police. Protected Trevor from her blackjack neighbor out of fear that Trevor would be taken away from his only family. Window shades closed to avoid blackjack neighbors.

Who is Harold "Mitch" Mitchell?

Stanley's friend who went through war with him, He is unmarried and has a dying mother for whom he feels a great devotion

The movie and the play were quite different. Which of the following options were differences between the movie and the play version of streetcar named desire. Select all that apply:

Stella leaves stanley in the movie but stays with him in the play.

Who lives upstairs from Stanley and Stella?

Steve and Eunice

what good things does trevor mention about the hood?

Super cheap and comfortable to live in A wonderful sense of community Protection against crime

flabbergasted

Surprised or astonished

Answer the following question based on Trevor Noah's memoir "Born a Crime". Trevor's mother is African, and his father is

Swiss

what is the black tax?

The "black tax" is referred to as trying to fix the past and what follows from generation to generation, a means of providing for Black families in South Africa based upon their expenses and the price of living (based upon apartheid).

what arrangement does patricia make with the swiss man almost half her age?

The arrangement that Patricia makes with the Swiss man almost twice her age is that she wants to have a child and receive his sperm from him in order to carry his child. She says that he can see the child as much as he wants but there's no obligations required of him, she just wants a child with him. She wants a baby but not to be with the man.

proxy

The authority to represent someone else or substitute

viable

The capability of working successfully, feasible, doable, possible.

research the city of gomorrah and explain why trevor alludes to it when talking about alexandra?

The city of Gomorrah were two cities from the Bible that were destroyed by God for their wickedness to show how anger provoked man's sin. Trevor alludes to it when talking about Alexandra because it has the wildest parties and wicked crime (a city full of vices and sin)

how is the government's system of race classification unfair, confusing, and manipulative

The government splits between a colored group (for those that are mixed) and some are considered a whole different race or a single race under Apartheid and the government's rules and regulations regarding it. Treats those as second class citizens, denied rights that White people had, given special privileges that Blacks never had, some would be promoted to classifying as white, had to submit applications to the government, had to denounce your own history. Pencil test (if it falls out, you're white), if not you're colored.

pugilistic

The need to fight or demonstrate violence towards someone

what happened when patricia tried to file domestic abuse charges against abel?

The police believe Abel and think Patricia is overreacting. The Police told her to go home and talk to her husband because once she lays charges, they can't be removed. They refused to write up a charge sheet saying that it's a family thing to think over. They dismissed it and said that it "happens' once Abel sobered up. They wouldn't help her

Catharsis

The process of release, relief from emotions or purgation (relief and release of emotions, a cleansing

what was unusual about bantu schools?

The unusual thing about Bantu schools is that Pastors were teachers, "a white pastor taught {Patricia} English" (Noah 218). Mostly introduced the ideas of farming and agriculture, which served as Patricia's first job, working on a farm and taught children how to have proper social etiquette and manners to be able to be civilized in the workforce.

why does the world not know about the atrocities against the african people like they know about those suffered by Jewish people?

They do not know that even though the Holocaust was taught in schools and is continuously read and talked about however, Apartheid in South Africa was hidden from the history books and was never commonly shared or talked about in schools.

Why do Teddy and Trevor run for their lives from the mall?

They tried to steal alcohol-filled chocolates out of the store without getting caught and the mall cop saw them around the corner. The mall cops are trying to run after them and Trevor and Teddy have to avoid getting caught.

lithe

Thin, graceful, light, referring to a person's body/figure

surrogate

To Substitute in a specific role or office

furtively

To avoid notice or attention, done in secret

what does trevor do to avoid using the outhouse in the rain?

To avoid using the outhouse in the rain, Trevor took a piece of newspaper and went to the bathroom like a dog on the kitchen floor.

contentious

To cause an argument, debate, heated discussion, controversial

disavow

To deny responsibility or support

dissipate

To disappear, to cause disappearance

haranguing

To lecture someone in a critical or aggressive way, criticizing or harassing at length

what deal does tom make with trevor for a bigger cut in the business and some free music?

Tom's deal with Trevor is that he'll bring back the most beautiful girl for Trevor to be his date to the dance.

why did trevor not receive the same punishments as his cousins?

Trevor did not receive the same punishments as his cousins because his grandmother did not want to hit a white child and didn't want Trevor to bruise with color and was afraid of the color that would show up from the bruising and the color would show up more on a white child than a black child.

Why does trevor dislike used cars?

Trevor dislikes used cars because with used cars, everything goes wrong and made him late for school, ending up in him getting detention and left his family hitchhiking on the freeway. Always breaking down and bad things end up happening.

how did trevor's first valentine's day with a girlfriend turn out?

Trevor is encouraged to by his classmates at H.A. Jack to ask his friend, Maylene to be his valentine. Trevor likes Maylene and likes the idea of being liked. He had his group of friends help him. He asks Maylene outside McDonald's to be his valentine, she says yes and they kiss (his first ever kiss!) On Valentine's day, he gets her flowers, a teddy bear, and a card with a poem he wrote inside, she tells him that she can't be his girlfriend since Lorenzo asked to be her valentine. He hands her the gifts and she thanks him and goes away. Picks a white guy over him.

tell 2 reasons why trevor was never caught

Trevor knew the ins and outs of his neighborhood There was an empty field outside of the mall that connected to the main road and back to Trevor's house

explain what trevor means when by "crime cares" in the hood (209).

Trevor means that "crime cares" in the hood because crime is looks out for younger kids that need help and reaches different backgrounds and cultures and involves others within the community.

what is the difference between a handout and help according to trevor noah?

Trevor realized first hand the importance of giving people resources they need to achieve their goals, which he does not consider a handout if the person must then work with the resources to be successful. a handout is helps someone to do something while help is teaching someone to do something that they will know forever.

why does trevor use a chameleon as a metaphor for himself

Trevor uses a chameleon as a metaphor for himself because while he comes from mixed heritage, his skin color was unchangeable, being able to only change the "perception of my color" (Noah 189). Being able to blend in easily and speak all common languages in South Africa

what does trevor's successful business tell you about trevor?

Trevor was a good capitalist; he was the only person able to sell things that others wanted but could never have/provide and that he was a natural at being a "businessman". He knew how to handle money and make more of it.

Why was Trevor arrested?

Trevor was arrested for driving and "stealing" Abel's Red Mazda since the car was not licensed and registered in his name.

How does patricia embarrass trevor?

Trevor would have to push the car during traffic because they didn't have enough money for petrol (gas) and helped them save.

considering trevor's views about language and culture, how is his date with babiki ironic?

Trevor's date with Babiki is ironic because Babiki does not speak English, she would give a stare when asked something in English since she doesn't understand the language. Trevor and Babiki had never really spoken to each other or had a real conversation, they only hung out and got to know each other but never spoke, it was all through Tom. Babiki would speak Pedi to Tom and Tom would translate her language to English for him. Even though he heard a different language, he stored it in his mind as English.

why does patricia want trevor to find his father after 10 years of not seeing him

Trevor's father is a part of him and doesn't want him to grow up with a false sense of who a father is/what a father should be. She wants Trevor to show his father the man he has become in order to finish his story.

describe trevor's grandfather, temperance?

Trevor's grandfather, Temperance was a "force to be reckoned with" (Noah 117), he was the only male figure in his life that was "semi-regular" (Noah 117), was not a moderate man, he was often noisy. He was a "ladies man" and was nicknamed "Tat Shisha which translates to "the smokin' hot grandpa" (Noah 117). He was bipolar, always had a big smile on his face. His mood swings caused him to have rage at unsuspected times.

why does trevor compare himself to a clown?

Trevor's mom started buying him clothes that were too big for him the year that he stopped growing and he knew he would never fit into those clothes. He was awkward.

what was trevor's plan to win zaheera's heart?

Trevor's plan is to become best friends with Zaheera and stay friends to eventually ask her in three years to the matric dance (senior prom)

describe dinky, trevor's uncle

Trevor's uncle, Dinky was a "small man" (Noah 122), tried to be abusive yet wasn't really an abusive man, he tried to remain strong, "dominant" (Noah 122), control-freak. He hit his wife, tried to remain powerful in the household.

True or False? Abel did not go to prison for attempted murder; he only received three years of probation.

True

What does the light bulb symbolize?

Truth and reality, an epiphany- an "a-ha!" moment, the moment when some new idea or concept occurs to a person

eccentric

Unconventional, strange, weird, out of the ordinary

Describe Bongani

Very short and bald Skinny and then turned buff (becoming athletically built over time) Protector (beat up the bully at school)

insurrection

Violent uprisings by authority or government

what was life like for trevor when abel and patricia bought mighty mechanics?

When Abel and Patricia bought Mighty Mechanics, life for Trevor was difficult because it became the new family business. The garage took over his whole life; his family bought the business's debt as well. He hated that his mom gave up her entire life for Abel. They sold the house and ended up living in the garage, he hated it.

what did trevor hate to eat during hard times?

he had to eat wild spinach cooked with caterpillars (mopane worms). It felt like he was the poorest of the poor and he hated the slimy yellow green goo in his mouth.

what happens when poop is found in the trash can?

When poop is found in the trash can, it would leave around an awful smell throughout the house, especially for Trevor's family. It would be exposed among the whole family and shown for all to see, it was embarrassing for Trevor in his youth. Since his family thought it was witchcraft, they went outside and burned the "evidence".

atrocity

Wicked and cruel acts involving violence or injury

atrocities

Wicked or cruel acts involving physical violence and injury

slog

Working hard for periods of time

what clever idea did patricia have to make trevor argue his points whenever they disagreed?

Writing him letters and sharing bible verses for his behavior and about doing his chores and he would have to write back and reply to her through writing about the completion of his tasks.

What does Trevor compare husting to?

a Hamster wheel

what 3 things does trevor do with the money he earns from his business?

a LOT of mcdonald's

ramifications

a consequence of an action or event, especially when complex or unwelcome

what was the usual building process in soweto?

a little at a time receive land from the government, build upon it with "plywood" (Noah 139) until you had enough to create a brick wall. The process helped to save money over time before becoming a full functioning home.

Blanche's frequent bathing is a symbol of:

a need for cleansing

What has Stanley bought for Blanche?

a one way greyhound bus ticket

preconceptions

a preconceived idea or prejudice

infractions

a violation or infringement of a law, agreement, or set of rules.

What is the first thing that Blanche looks for after Eunice lets her into Stanley and Stella's apartment?

alcohol

Answer the following question based on Trevor Noah's memoir "Born a Crime". Why did Trevor not fit in with colored people in South Africa even though he was mixed?

all of the above

How was Tennessee Williams life similar to the characters and plot of the play?

all of the above

The streetcar named "Desire" is a symbol of:

an uninhibited sexual world

Answer the following question based on Trevor Noah's memoir "Born a Crime". Which is NOT true of the advice Patricia gives Trevor about women?

as long as you hit your woman, she will be faithful for you.

why does abel shoot patricia in the head?

because he was very sad and unhappy.

when trevor is put in a situation where he needs to choose a race, which does he choose?

black

Why does Stanley want her to leave? How is Blanche's presence affecting his marriage?

blanche is always telling stella to leave stanley and the relationship is being affected negatively. he wants her gone because they can go back to making love.

Blanche tells Stanley that Mitch came to see her that night. What does she tell him the reason was?

blanche says mitch came back for forgiveness

Stanley comes home from the hospital. Blanche has been drinking fairly steadily since Mitch left. Who does she tell Stanley she heard from?

blanche says that shep contacted her to invite her on a cruise with him

what things does abel change about patricia and trevor's lives?

by being the man of the house- imposing his ideas upon the family of what a family should be.

what simile does trevor use to describe different shades of colors for various races of people?

chocolate "As a kid, I understood that people were different colors, but in my head, white and black were like types of Chocolate" (Noah 180). Trevor compares himself and his family to being like Chocolate, since it comes in different colors (similar to different shades of chocolate: white, black, and dark).

According to Trevor, what does money give people?

choices

Answer the following question based on Trevor Noah's memoir "Born a Crime". Which is NOT true of race classification in South Africa during apartheid?

colored people could not be labeled as Indian in this system

people in the hood deal with those who do wrong EXCEPT in what situation

except for women getting hit and beaten up, the police avoid getting involved because of too many questions.

ostracism

excluded/outcast from society or a group

what are the limited job choices for women in south africa in Born a crime?

factory worker or maid

dismally

gloomy/depressing

WHat epic scam did tom drag trevor into

going to see a talent show and that a rapper Spliff Star from America was performing yet that rapper was really Trevor being dragged onto the stage. Tom had told them that he was bringing a famous rapper from America to the show for money.

condescending

having or showing patronizing superiority

why does trevor compare abel to a cobra?

he could be calm and still and then turn explosive and violent out of nowhere.

what life altering decision does Trevor make when released from the court?

he decides to never involve himself in crime or go to jail ever again

Of all of the following descriptions of Stanley, choose the one that clearly does NOT apply to him:

he drinks to repress bad memories of the past

why did abel hit trevor the first time?

he forged his mom's signature on a school document when he was in Grade 6 at Maryvale.

Describe the tense conversation between Trevor's mother and the minibus driver?

he minibus driver harangues Trevor's mother about being in a car with a man that's not her husband and how he should mind his own business and the driver stereotypes her for being an unfaithful Xhosa woman with 2 children- one being mixed. Lectures his Mom about taking rides with men, she stands up for him, she hears her Xhosa accent and calls her nasty names, he threatens them and they jump from the minibus.

what words of wisdom does patricia give trevor about friends?

he must be careful who he surrounds himself with because it can become a part of him and determine who he is.

why doesn't abel go to jail for attempted murder?

he says he couldn't earn money to support his kids. He got three years of probation.

What did the stolen camera make Trevor realize?

he's stolen someone's memories; he's stolen a part of someone's life.

Which of the following was NOT something that Blanche insulted Stella about when she first came to visit?

her job

what bold move does patricia make when abel hits her with a bicycle?

hire contractors to build her a separate house in the backyard to live in with Isaac and to let Abel be seen for who he is.

who paid trevor's bail and lawyer fees

his mom (Patricia)

How did trevor's parents break the law?

his mom (a black woman) had sexual intercourse with a white man (his father), and ending up having Trevor (a mixed child) under apartheid he was considered "born a crime" because of institutionalized racism; you weren't allowed to have a relationship with someone of another race

what does trevor realize about the incredible hulk in jail?

if he communicates in that person's natural language, people will see and understand you as a person and it changed how Trevor viewed the "Hulk"- from being muscular and fierce to educated and teaches him not to judge someone based upon their appearance. People that look scary can actually be kind once you get to know them.

what lesson did Patricia teach Trevor about shoplifting?

if he learns to disobey the law, he needs to go to jail to learn/face the consequences. She was not going to pick him up from jail.

Letting the grim facts speak for themselves, the doctor explained quietly the ---- tragedy that results from drug abuse.

ineluctable

When the results of the scholarship competition were announced, we could sense the deep disappointment beneath your ---- manner.

insouciant

What is apartheid?

institutionalized racism in South Africa, discrimination on the basis of race: the color of skin (seperation of Blacks and Whites). Police system of laws to keep Black people under control.

What invitation does she say he extended?

inviting Blanche to go on a Caribbean cruise

what does trevor learn about the power of money?

it gives you choices people don't want/ask to be rich, they want to choose and the riches you are, the more choices and freedom you have with your money.

why was there a huge misunderstanding when trevor and his dancers performed at king david school?

it was a Jewish school and Trevor had a friend named Hitler and when he cheered "Go Hitler", the students went quiet (remembering the atrocity of the Holocaust and the wickedness of Adolf Hitler in Nazi Germany).

was paid generously for my work, but the kind smile and gracious words were a delightful _______.

lagniappe

according to trevor, what can unify or divide?

language

Why does Mitch rip the paper lantern off of the light bulb? What does light represent?

mitch wants to see who blanche really is. it represents the fake front that blanche puts on for people. it represents the truths that are getting taken away

after his encounter with zaheera, what advice would trevor give to someone with a secret crush?

never be afraid to have the courage to ask someone/say you like someone and keep being a good friend until the girl realizes that you're the one for them/vice versa. Stay friends with her first for a long time.

according to trevor, what curse do colored people bear?

no clearly defined heritage to trace back to(it splits into white, native, and other)

Unconciousable

not being right or reasonable

Answer the following question based on Trevor Noah's memoir "Born a Crime". Which of the following contains personification?

nothing burns like a tire-- it rages with a fury you can't imagine (12).

Answer the following question based on Trevor Noah's memoir "Born a Crime". Which is NOT true of race during apartheid in South Africa?

once a person was classified as white, it was a permanent judgement

What does Bongani suggest Trevor do with his equipment that becomes a huge success?

putting popular songs together on one CD and to do djing gigs for large parties/crowds

berating

scold or criticize (someone) angrily

what does trevor do to make money besides his food delivery

sells pirated CD's that he made at home.

Why did Blanche "quit" her job?

she had an affair with a younger male student

what does patricia's reaction to the shooting and her healing reveal about her?

she is strong, resilient, and a faithful woman no matter the situation. She leaned on her faith in times of healing/during the shooting and prayed.

Answer the following question based on Trevor Noah's memoir "Born a Crime". Why did Patricia name her first child Trevor?

she wanted a name that had no meaning in South Africa

what 3 words describe trevor in chapter 6?

silly, naughty, and troublemaker

How has Stanley's relationship with Stella changed? How has his relationship with Blanche changed?

stanley and stellas has changed because of blanches presence. they love each other but there is a space between them. stanley and blanche has not changed, stanley wanted to destroy her and since he finally done so, he is content

Blanche is stood up by Mitch. She, Stanley, and Stella sit talking at the table , and Stanley becomes angry at Stella for telling him his face and fingers are disgustingly greasy. What does he do in response?

stanley gets angry and throws his dishes on the floor and threatens to clean the rest of the table that way

animosity

strong hostility

What 3 words describe Trevor's mom in chapter 1?

stubborn, fearless, and religious

why did trevor stop his DJ business?

the Police had shot his computer monitor and the hard drive exploded (making him lose access to his entire music library), he wouldn't have enough money or time to buy a new hard drive.

what are the advantages of speaking english in soweto?

the advantages of speaking English in Soweto are is that knowing/speaking English can "equate to intelligence" (Noah 182), the language of "money" (Noah 182), and knowing how to speak English helps you with job/employment opportunities and helps you to avoid staying in prison or be left off with a fine.

why does trevor decide to stand with white people in the holding area?

they looked like they wouldn't hurt him; they were just average looking middle-aged men, mostly in for fraud or scams/white collar crimes. It was the only area that he would feel safe in.

Answer the following question based on Trevor Noah's memoir "Born a Crime". Why did other kids in school think Trevor and Maylene belonged together?

they shared the same skin color

what is trevor's plan to stay safe in jail?

to stand with the white man in order to give him a clue to cry and get pity from the judge.

Answer the following question based on Trevor Noah's memoir "Born a Crime". What was the purpose of government formed Bantu schools?

to train people for agriculture work and manual labor

desecrated

to treat a sacred place with disrespect, to violate

voracious

wanting or devouring something or an eager approach to an activity Big appetite

How is hustling like a hamster wheel?

you are putting your energy into minimal gain.