Chapter 11: Outsider Overview
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Which of the following is NOT mentioned as a factor contributing to the racial groupings at Sandringham?

  • Geographic proximity
  • Shared cultural experiences
  • Academic interests (correct)
  • Economic background

    • How did the author's own experience differ from that of the other students at Sandringham?

  • The author was an only child, while many students had siblings.
  • The author was academically gifted, while others were not.
  • The author had to buy lunch at the tuck shop, while other students brought their own.
  • The author felt isolated and did not belong to any specific group, while others had distinct affiliations. (correct)

    • What does the author's statement "At break, as the only mixed kid out of a thousand, I faced the same predicament I had on the playground at H.A.Jack: Where was I supposed to go?" reveal about the author's perspective?

  • The author feels overwhelmed by the large number of students at Sandringham.
  • The author is eager to make new friends and find a group to fit in with.
  • The author resents being the only mixed-race student at the school.
  • The author feels out of place and struggles to find a sense of belonging. (correct)

    • What is the main idea of the passage?

    <p>Race, class, and geography played a complex role in shaping social groups at Sandringham.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Why does the author mention the "Chinese kids" hanging out next to the prefab buildings?

    <p>To illustrate how specific groups would congregate in certain areas.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does the author mean by "the groups were racial, it was because of the ways race overlapped class and geography out in the real world?"

    <p>Students from similar social backgrounds and geographical locations tended to associate with each other.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How does the author's description of the "tuck shop" contribute to the overall message of the passage?

    <p>It shows how the school environment reflected the broader social landscape of South Africa.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does the author imply about the "matrics" by saying they would hang out on the quad?

    <p>The quad was a central gathering space for students.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Why did the narrator have to stop in the prefect's office every day?

    <p>He needed to get his detention slip.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Why was the narrator the "patron saint of detention"?

    <p>He was always late for school.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was the narrator's main motivation for becoming the "tuck-shop guy"?

    <p>He needed to make money to buy snacks and participate in activities.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How did the students react when the narrator wasn't on the detention list one day?

    <p>They were amused and celebrated his absence.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was the significance of the "race to the tuck shop" after assembly?

    <p>It was a competition to get the best food and maximize break time.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How did the protagonist become 'notorious'?

    <p>He was known for cutting in line to buy food for his friends.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What did the protagonist realize about time?

    <p>Time is money.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was the protagonist's business model?

    <p>He charged a percentage of the food cost to buy food for other students at assembly.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Why did the protagonist have a rule of only taking five orders a day?

    <p>He wanted to keep his business exclusive and maintain a high level of service.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How did the protagonist use the money he made from his business?

    <p>He used it to buy his lunch and save up for things he wanted.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the author's overall message about being an outsider?

    <p>Outsiders can choose to retreat into themselves or use their experiences to connect with others.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How does the author compare the protagonist to a weed dealer?

    <p>Both are seen as outsiders who are temporarily accepted because of their value.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the protagonist's main strength in this story?

    <p>His ability to blend into different social groups.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was the author's mother's primary goal regarding fuel consumption?

    <p>To conserve fuel and avoid unnecessary expending money.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of these techniques did the author's mother not use to improve fuel efficiency?

    <p>Making sure the car always started immediately for smooth acceleration.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does the author mean by "She knew every trick"?

    <p>His mother was a skilled and experienced driver.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Why did the author feel embarrassed when he had to push the car?

    <p>Because he was afraid someone would recognize him and judge his family's financial situation.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How were 'Model C' schools different from other schools in South Africa at that time?

    <p>They were a mix of government funding and private resources, offering a diverse student body.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was the primary difference between the schools the author attended?

    <p>Student Population: One was mostly white, the other mostly black.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does the phrase "broken remnants of the Bantu system" refer to?

    <p>The discriminatory education system for black people under apartheid.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Why was it difficult for the author to attend private schools like Sandringham High?

    <p>Private schools were expensive and were not funded by the government.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Study Notes

    Preface

    • Petrol expenses were unavoidable for the author's family.
    • Mother was skilled at maximizing petrol mileage, using techniques like coasting in traffic.
    • Author remembers pushing the car in traffic due to financial constraints.
    • Author's mother taught him resourcefulness and coping mechanisms in the face of poverty.

    Chapter 11: Outsider

    • Sandringham High School was a diverse school, reflecting post-apartheid South Africa, with students from various backgrounds and socioeconomic statuses.
    • The school wasn't segregated by race but racial groupings still existed
    • Different schools and groups existed due to apartheid in the past.
    • The author observed that social groups often clustered around common interests and backgrounds.
    • The author's ability to move between and within groups was a form of adapting to the diverse school environment.
    • The author's choice of working in the school tuck shop was driven by a need for money.

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    Explore Chapter 11 titled 'Outsider' from the author's narrative, which reflects on his experiences in a diverse post-apartheid South African school. This chapter highlights the social dynamics, resourcefulness learned from his mother, and the impact of apartheid on school groupings. Delve into themes of adaptation and resilience amidst varying socio-economic backgrounds.

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