Quizs on Apartheid and Related Concepts

Juxtaposition

• Placing contrasting elements side by side to highlight differences.

• Combining similar elements to create harmony.

• Using elements in isolation to emphasize their features.

• Arranging elements in a random order for effect.

Tenacious

• Holding firmly to something; persistent and determined.

• Easily giving up or surrendering.

• Lacking determination or resolve.

• Being indifferent or apathetic.

Authenticity

• The quality of being genuine, true to oneself.

• A measure of one's popularity and social status.

• The ability to adapt to different situations and environments.

• A form of artistic expression that is widely accepted.

Vernacular

• The formal language used in literature and academia.

• The everyday language of ordinary people; dialect. Example: Noah's use of multiple languages and slang.

• A type of slang used exclusively by teenagers.

• A language that is no longer spoken by any community.

Subversion

• Undermining or overthrowing an established system. Example: How Noah's mother defied apartheid rules.

• Supporting and reinforcing an established system.

• Promoting peace and stability within a community.

• Encouraging compliance with government regulations.

Complicity

• Being involved in or contributing to something problematic. Example: Noah's awareness of his father's role in apartheid.

• A state of being free from involvement in wrongdoing.

• A legal term for being an accomplice in a crime.

• A moral obligation to report unethical behavior.

Injustice

• Violation of fairness; unfair or immoral treatment. Example: The core subject of Noah's narrative.

• A legal term referring to a crime committed against the state.

• A philosophical concept that promotes absolute equality among all individuals.

• A social movement aimed at achieving economic equality.

Township

• Segregated urban residential areas designated for Black South Africans. Example: Where much of Noah's childhood unfolds.

• A type of rural farming community in South Africa.

• A government program for urban development in South Africa.

• A historical term for a suburban neighborhood in the United States.

Candor

• A quality of being secretive and reserved.

• Honesty and frankness, especially about difficult topics.

• A tendency to exaggerate or embellish the truth.

• A form of deception used to mislead others.

Identity

• The characteristics defining who someone is; sense of self.

• A term used to describe a person's physical appearance.

• A concept related to financial stability and wealth.

• A measure of one's social media presence.