Born a Crime Chapters 7-13 Flashcards

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What happened to Trevor's 2 black cats and why?

They came home one day and saw that their cats were hanging up by their tails. People believed that having black cats meant that you were a witch.

Describe the story of Fufi escaping.

Fufi was Trevor's dog and she was deaf. Sometimes she would escape Trevor's yard. One day Trevor followed her and saw her in someone else's yard. When he asked for his dog back, they said it was theirs. In the end, Trevor's mom paid 100 rand to get the dog back. Trevor felt betrayed by Fufi because she had loved another boy.

What were some experiences Trevor had with his dad when he was a young boy?

Trevor would visit him every Sunday. They would watch Formula 1 together, celebrate his birthday and Christmas with his dad, and he would cook his favorite meal, Rosti.

How did Trevor contact his dad later in life?

He wrote to the Swiss Embassy and they delivered a letter to his dad. Signup and view all the answers

What was it like for Trevor to see his dad later in life?

His dad showed him a photo album of everything Trevor had done. He had been following him from a distance. Signup and view all the answers

Why does Trevor say 'I was the anomaly wherever I lived?' Explain what he means.

When he lived in a white area, no one looked like him. When he lived in a colored area, he felt like he could not have been more different from his neighbors. He was colored by complexion but not by color. Signup and view all the answers

Describe the mulberry tree story.

When Trevor was eating berries from a mulberry bush, he was beat up by some kids who made fun of him. He decided to tell his mom's boyfriend, Abel, about what happened, and Abel went out, found the kids, and beat them up. Trevor realized he had gone too far by telling Abel (who was a drunk and abusive), and he realized how much he and the boy had in common. Signup and view all the answers

Tell the story of what happened with Maylene and Valentine's Day. What did Trevor learn through this experience?

Trevor was friends with Maylene, a girl who looked 'colored' like him. His friends convinced him that he should ask Maylene to be his girlfriend for Valentine's Day. He did, and she said yes. He made her a Valentine's gift, and when he gave it to her, she told him that she could not be his girlfriend anymore because Lorenzo, a popular kid, had asked her to be his Valentine. Trevor accepted that this was just the way it was. Signup and view all the answers

What was Trevor's new school, Sandringham, like?

It was a model C school and not a government school. It was a mix of a government and private school, kind of like charter schools in America. It had thousands of kids, sports fields, and a swimming pool. Signup and view all the answers

How did Trevor find his niche at Sandringham?

He started a little business getting food for people from the Tuck shop because he was the fastest kid and could run there before anyone else could. He also realized that he was a funny kid, and with humor, he could be a part of any group that was laughing. Signup and view all the answers

What happened with Trevor's crush on Zaheera? What did he learn through this experience?

He had a crush on her and had a goal of taking her to the school dance; he was trying to play the 'long game' since he did not have much confidence in getting a girl. He became good friends with her, got her phone number, and talked on the phone with her. He felt his plan was working, but then one day he found out that Zaheera had moved to America and she had had a crush on him the whole time. He realized that he could have asked her to be his girlfriend, and it might have changed his life. Signup and view all the answers

Who is Teddy and how does Trevor get into mischief with him? What is the outcome of their run-in with the police?

Teddy is Trevor's friend from school. Trevor became 'thick as thieves' with Teddy. As friends, they did a lot of walking around Johannesburg together. They would go to the mall. At the mall, they realized they could steal chocolates filled with alcohol from a shop. One night, they were caught stealing, and they ran from a cop. On the chase, they turned in different directions, and Teddy was caught, but Trevor was not; Teddy was arrested. Everyone tried to figure out who was with Teddy during the shoplifting incident, but no one concluded that it was Trevor. (He lied about the incident.) At school, administrators brought Trevor to the office to show him video footage of the incident, but since the footage made it look like a white kid was with Teddy, Trevor got away with shoplifting without being punished. Signup and view all the answers

Study Notes

Trevor's Cats

Trevor's black cats were found hanging by their tails, reflecting superstitions around black cats being associated with witchcraft.

Fufi's Escape

Fufi, Trevor's deaf dog, frequently escaped the yard; she was claimed by another owner until Trevor's mother paid 100 rand to retrieve her, leaving Trevor feeling betrayed.

Visits with Dad

Trevor visited his dad every Sunday; they shared activities like watching Formula 1 and celebrating birthdays and Christmas, with his dad cooking Trevor's favorite meal, Rosti.

Reconnecting with Dad

Trevor contacted his father through the Swiss Embassy, who delivered a letter, leading to a later emotional reunion.

Father's Presence

During their reunion, Trevor's dad presented a photo album detailing Trevor's life, showing that he had been observing him from a distance.

Identity Struggles

Trevor felt like an anomaly in both white and colored communities, highlighting his mixed-race experience; he was colored in complexion but felt different culturally.

Mulberry Tree Incident

Trevor faced bullying while eating mulberries, prompting him to tell his mom's boyfriend, Abel. Abel retaliated against the bullies, revealing complex feelings about their shared backgrounds and Abels abusive nature.

Valentine's Day Lesson

Trevor's experience with Maylene, who ended their budding relationship for a more popular boy, taught him acceptance of social dynamics and the fleeting nature of crushes.

Sandringham School Experience

Trevor attended Sandringham, a model C school blending government and private education features, with numerous students and facilities like sports fields and a swimming pool.

Finding His Niche

At Sandringham, Trevor capitalized on his speed by starting a food-running business, discovering that humor allowed him to connect with diverse groups.

Crush on Zaheera

Trevor's crush on Zaheera led to friendship and phone conversations, ultimately revealing missed opportunities as he learned she had had feelings for him as well.

Mischief with Teddy

Teddy, a close friend, engaged Trevor in petty theft at the mall, resulting in Teddy's arrest after they were caught stealing. Trevor evaded punishment by lying about his involvement, aided by racial dynamics in the footage reviewed by school authorities.

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Test your knowledge on Trevor Noah's 'Born a Crime' with these flashcards focusing on Chapters 7 to 13. This quiz covers key events like the fate of Trevor's black cats and the antics of his dog Fufi. Challenge yourself to recall specific details and insights from these chapters.