Family Dynamics and Relationships Quiz

Secret gatherings, often held in private homes or converted basements, where people could socialize and dance without the restrictions of apartheid.

A nightclub located in the Hillbrow Tower, a prominent building in Johannesburg, known for its rotating dance floor.

The constant uncertainty and danger faced by black people during apartheid, where they never knew who to trust and could be reported to the police for simply existing.

The narrator's mother's desire for a child, even if it meant going against societal norms and seeking help from a white man.

The narrator's mother's request for the Swiss man to be the father of her child, emphasizing her desire for a respectful and acknowledged connection.

The Swiss man's refusal to help the narrator's mother conceive a child due to his religious beliefs.

The narrator's mother's argument that she could have a child with the Swiss man without his knowledge, but chooses to seek his consent and respect.

The narrator's mother's emphasis on the importance of the Swiss man's acceptance, highlighting the significance of acknowledging her child's parentage.

A system of laws in South Africa during apartheid that restricted the movement of black people, requiring them to carry passbooks to leave certain areas.

The area in South Africa where black people were forced to live, often characterized by poverty and limited resources.

A time limit after which black people had to be in their designated living areas, failing which they could be arrested.

The process of learning how to survive in a new environment, often by observing and imitating others.

A euphemism for women who engage in sex work, particularly those working in urban areas.

The practice of dressing in a specific way to blend in with a particular group or avoid suspicion.

A type of housing often used by domestic workers or people with limited means.

A person who rents out property to others, often with a specific arrangement for the use of the property.

A term for a neighborhood known for its diverse cultural scene and bohemian atmosphere, often associated with art, music, and social change.

A type of theater that often presents unconventional or controversial works, often challenging political or social norms.

A situation where one family is threatened by another, potentially due to inheritance or power struggles.

A belief that physical violence against women is a sign of love or control.

A woman taking charge and defending herself against an abusive partner, often using a pot of boiling water as a weapon.

A mother fiercely protective of her child, even if it means going against societal norms in pursuit of a better future.

This refers to a grandmother who represents strength and resilience, embodying a calm and strategic mind.

A law in South Africa (1927) that banned sexual relationships between Europeans and native people.

The systematic and deliberate policy of racial separation and discrimination implemented in South Africa.

The idea that apartheid was successful in turning groups against each other, making them focus on their own differences rather than fighting against the system itself.

The dominant tribes in South Africa, often pitted against each other by the apartheid regime.

The Zulu people were known for their bravery and fierce resistance against colonial forces. They were willing to fight even when vastly outnumbered.

Despite the futility of fighting a better-armed enemy, the Xhosa favored a more strategic approach to surviving under white rule.

The Xhosa people, like the Zulu, also fought against white rule, but chose a more calculated approach to survival and resistance.

The colonial rulers understood the existing tensions between the tribes in South Africa and used them to their advantage, fueling the conflict to maintain control.

The apartheid regime deliberately classified different ethnic groups into various categories, granting them varying levels of rights and privileges.

The policy of apartheid deliberately created a system where different ethnic groups had limited rights and opportunities based solely on their race.

A large, traditional Zulu weapon, also known as a war club, used to smash skulls.

Violent gangs who prey on minibus passengers, often stealing customers and demanding payment.

A traditional stereotype of Xhosa women as promiscuous and unfaithful.

The driver's accusation of the narrator's mother being a 'slut' and his threat to teach her a lesson.

A sense of constant danger, where death or assault felt like real possibilities.

The mother's calm demeanor in the face of immediate danger, prioritizing her children's safety.

The stark contrast between the narrator's mother's courage and the driver's violent behavior.

The driver's use of stereotypes to justify his actions and attack the narrator's mother.

The underlying danger faced by black people during apartheid, where violence and abuse were common occurrences.

The narrator's mother's defiance against the driver's threats, refusing to be silenced or intimidated.