: This book pens with the Immorality Act of 1927, which banned intimate relationships between people of different races. What was your initial response to this passage? Why?, What do you remember about the story of Trevor's mother throwing him from a moving minibus? Why did she do that? What does that show about South African society at the time?, Throughout the book, Trevor's mother remains dedicated to practicing her faith and attending church, despite the potentially deadly obstacles of doing so. What does this reveal about his mother, and how can the reader understand this? , How does Trevor's ability to speak multiple languages, and his experience of being biracial, help him adjust to different social situations? How is it possible that this aspect of his identity at times helped him to connect with others, but at other times presented a barrier to his connecting with others?, Trevor shows his entrepreneurial spirit and creativity at different times throughout his life. Why would entrepreneurship be especially important in communities with limited economic opportunities? Explain. , Why do the police refuse to charge Abel with any crimes when Trevor's mother reports him for abuse? How do they treat her? What was your reaction to learning of their response to domestic violence? Explain., What was your reaction to Abel's attempted murder of Trevor's mother? How can we understand the fact that she survived? Explain. , What was your reaction to the sentence that Abel was given after being found guilty in a court of law? Explain., Despite its often-serious subject matter, the tone of this book is often light and uplifting. What moments of humor and joy do you recall from this book? Describe several., What do you understand about the system of apartheid that you hadn't known before? What are some effects of this system that are likely to last for several generations, if not longer? Explain.,

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