Apartheid Townships and Bantustans

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Match the following places with their descriptions:

Bantustans = Undeveloped tribal homelands during apartheid to gather black South Africans Soweto = A township engineered during apartheid to contain & control black South Africans Johannesburg = A big city where many fathers traveled to work Alexandra = A township in which TN spent several years hustling with friends

Match the important people with their roles in TN's life:

Teddy = TN’s best friend during grade school Robert = Opened a restaurant post-apartheid where all races could dine Maylene = The first human who breaks TN’s heart in junior high Abel = A brilliant mechanic but an angry and violent drunk

Match the terms with their definitions:

The term 'colored' in South Africa = A term under apartheid describing someone with a black parent and a white parent Afrikaans = The language spoken by South Africans descended from Dutch colonizers Black Tax = Term describing how economic burdens keep poor people in a poverty loop Tuck shop = The place in high school where people bought their lunches

Match the plot points with their significance:

Fufi = The source of TN’s first true heartbreak Grandmother = Cannot bear to beat TN as punishment because he 'is a white child' Mopane worms = Mark the lowest of the low in terms of food people eat when they are broke Ability to speak languages = Why TN is not mugged on the street Signup and view all the answers

Match the following terms with their cultural contexts:

The term 'colored' in the United States = An outdated term describing any person with even a drop of African blood Swiss-German South African = TN’s father’s identity Xhosa South African = TN’s mother’s identity 'Cheese' = Describes middle class black people wanting to seem like they are from 'the hood' Signup and view all the answers

Match the significant events with TN's characteristics:

Burns down the house = Worst thing TN did as a child Denies related child = Benefit of racism: TN’s mom Not caught stealing = Benefit of racism: TN Mulberry tree = Marks the 1st time TN sees Abel's brutality Signup and view all the answers

Match the following educational institutions with their characteristics:

Maryvale College = A private Catholic elementary school that is surprisingly racially mixed H.A. Jack Primary = A junior high attended by TN where he is forced to proclaim his identity Sandringham = TN’s high school where he feels accepted everywhere Mighty Mechanics = The family garage business where TN worked often Signup and view all the answers

Match the following characters with their relationships to TN:

Zaheera = A friend whose desire TN never reveals until it's too late Babiki = TN’s date to the 'matric' dance Bongani = High school friend who helps TN grow music schemes Mlungisi = Rule-abiding cousin with whom TN shared an apartment Signup and view all the answers

Match the key experiences with their impact on TN:

Patricia Noah = Makes a joke out of being shot in the head South African police = Never file a report for domestic violence despite multiple abuse occasions Jail = Where TN fronts as a colored gangster and befriends the Hulk Unruly childhood = TN's experience growing up multiracial in apartheid South Africa Signup and view all the answers

Match the following individuals with their notable actions:

Andrew = Gifts TN a CD writer in high school Isaac = Child born to PN when she is 44 after being tied Abel = Brilliant mechanic with a problem with drinking Robert = Opened a restaurant for all races post-apartheid Signup and view all the answers

Study Notes

Places

Bantustans: Undeveloped tribal homelands in apartheid-era South Africa aimed at segregating black South Africans.
Townships: Minimally developed urban areas surrounding cities designed to contain black South Africans during apartheid.
Soweto: A significant township created to manage and control the black population.
Alexandra: Township where TN spent time creating music and engaging in money-lending schemes with friends.
Johannesburg: Major city where many fathers sought employment, often leaving their families in townships.
Maryvale College: Private Catholic elementary school attended by TN, notable for its racial diversity.
H.A. Jack Primary: Junior high school where TN had to assert his black identity.
Sandringham: TN's high school experience marked by feelings of belonging nowhere but acceptance everywhere.
Mighty Mechanics: Family garage business where TN worked and often resided.
Jail (not prison): Place where TN presents himself as a colored gangster and befriends a character named Hulk.

Important People

Andrew: White friend who gifted TN a CD writer during high school.
Teddy: TN’s close friend from grade school, known for mischief.
Bongani: High school friend who aided TN in music and various money schemes.
Isaac: Child born to TN’s mother, Patricia Nombuyiselo, at the age of 44, despite previous sterilization.
Abel: Talented mechanic with a reputation for being an aggressive and drunken individual.
Robert: Entrepreneur who opened a post-apartheid restaurant welcoming all races.
Maylene: TN’s first romantic heartbreak in junior high.
Zaheera: Close friend whom TN never confesses feelings to before she relocates.
Babiki: Date for TN's matric dance, arranged by a friend.
Mlungisi: TN’s cousin known for following rules, with whom TN shared living space post-high school.

Terms & Facts

"Colored" in South Africa: Refers to individuals with mixed race ancestry, specifically one black and one white parent, an identity severely restricted under apartheid.
"Colored" in the U.S.: An outdated term broadly used for anyone of African descent.
Afrikaans: Language of South Africans with Dutch heritage.
Tuck shop: Convenience store in schools where snacks and lunches are purchased, a site for TN's first business success.
Xhosa: Ethnic identity of TN's mother.
Swiss-German: Ethnic background of TN's father.
Patricia Nombuyiselo: TN’s mother; her name translates to “She Who Gives Back.”
Trevor: TN's name, lacking tribal significance or familial ties.
"Black Tax": Economic term describing the financial burdens that perpetuate poverty among black communities in South Africa.
"Cheese": Refers to middle-class black individuals who adopt a façade of urban toughness or street credibility.

Important Plot Points

Fufi: The catalyst of TN's first significant emotional pain.
Grandmother: Struggles with disciplining TN due to his perceived racial privilege.
Patricia Noah: Copes with trauma and makes light of her shooting incident.
Childhood Incident: TN accidentally sets fire to a white family's house during play.
Racism's Benefits for TN: Enjoys advantages that keep him out of trouble, such as escaping theft charges.
Mopane worms: Symbolize extreme poverty and desperation for sustenance.
South African Police: Fails to report domestic abuse despite multiple incidents.
Language Skills: TN's multilingualism serves as a protective factor against street muggings.
Mulberry Tree: Represents TN's first encounter with Abel's violent nature.

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This quiz explores the historical context of bantustans, townships, and specific areas like Soweto and Alexandra during apartheid in South Africa. Understand the socio-political implications of these developed areas and their effects on black South Africans. Test your knowledge on the historical facts and personal experiences related to these places.