Family Dynamics in 'Purple Hibiscus'

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What did the narrator develop that evening?

A stomach ache

A headache

A fever

A cough (correct)

The narrator had dinner with the family that evening.

False

What soup did Mama bring for the narrator?

Ofe nsala

The narrator did not want to see Papa's _________ because of his embarrassment.

face Signup and view all the answers

Match the family member with their action or characteristic:

Papa = Panted as if out of breath Mama = Caressed the narrator's cornrows Jaja = Did not come to see the narrator Narrator = Developed a cough Signup and view all the answers

What did the narrator ask Mama regarding the figurines?

Will you replace the figurines? Signup and view all the answers

The figurines held significant meaning to Mama after the incident with Papa.

False Signup and view all the answers

What house feature began to lift the silence in Nsukka?

Aunty Ifeoma's little garden Signup and view all the answers

What color were the hibiscuses in the narrator's front yard?

Red Signup and view all the answers

Mama is excited about having another child.

True Signup and view all the answers

In what month is Mama expected to have the baby?

October Signup and view all the answers

Jaja’s defiance seemed like Aunty Ifeoma’s experimental purple _____ .

hibiscus Signup and view all the answers

How did the narrator and Jaja prepare their school uniforms before washing?

They soaked tiny sections of fabric in foamy water. Signup and view all the answers

Papa is expected to have _____ with someone else according to villagers.

children Signup and view all the answers

Match the following characters with their relationships:

Mama = Narrator's mother Jaja = Narrator's brother Sisi = Domestic helper Papa = Narrator's father Signup and view all the answers

Mama expressed concern about the villagers' opinions.

False Signup and view all the answers

What was Mama trying to have for almost six years?

A baby Signup and view all the answers

What nickname did Chinwe use for the narrator?

Backyard snob Signup and view all the answers

Mama smiled when discussing people who believed in oracles and witch doctors.

True Signup and view all the answers

Chinwe only wore one hairstyle throughout the term.

False Signup and view all the answers

What did Chinwe do during long break in front of a group of girls?

Bounced in front of them as they went to the tuck shop. Signup and view all the answers

What type of food were Mama and Sisi cooking for the sisters?

moi-moi Signup and view all the answers

Mama and Papa's bed was described as __________ than the conventional king-size.

custom-made and wider Signup and view all the answers

Chinwe had a high, _______ voice.

birdlike Signup and view all the answers

What did Ezinne suggest the narrator should do?

Talk to Chinwe first Signup and view all the answers

Match the following food items with their descriptions:

Moi-moi = A dish made from steamed ground beans Jollof rice = A popular West African rice dish often seasoned with tomatoes Fried chicken = Chicken that is battered and deep-fried Anara = A simple offering typically provided in homes Signup and view all the answers

Match Chinwe's hairstyles with their descriptions:

isi owu = Black, thread-covered sticks shuku = Zigzagging cornrows with a ponytail Signup and view all the answers

What would the sisters do first when they arrived at Mama's house?

Pray and sing Signup and view all the answers

The sisters complained about the food prepared by Mama.

False Signup and view all the answers

Why did the narrator often run after school?

She had to keep Kevin waiting. Signup and view all the answers

Chinwe offered to pay for everyone's drinks during long break.

True Signup and view all the answers

How did Mama refer to the food she prepared for the sisters?

a little something Signup and view all the answers

Why did Kambili and Jaja visit their grandfather?

To show respect and greet him Signup and view all the answers

Papa-Nnukwu wanted Kambili and Jaja to recognize him as their grandfather.

True Signup and view all the answers

What does Papa suggest about sending Kambili and Jaja to their grandfather's house?

He doesn't like sending them because he considers Papa-Nnukwu a heathen. Signup and view all the answers

The children are instructed to stay at their grandfather's house for no longer than __________ minutes.

fifteen Signup and view all the answers

Match the family members to their roles in the story:

Kambili = Granddaughter Jaja = Grandson Papa = Father Papa-Nnukwu = Grandfather Signup and view all the answers

What did Papa-Nnukwu refuse to throw away?

His chi in the thatch shrine Signup and view all the answers

Kambili and Jaja have the option to walk to their grandfather's house instead of taking a car.

True Signup and view all the answers

How does Mama's physical appearance reflect her state during the visit?

She looks tired and has a limping gait. Signup and view all the answers

What injury did Kevin sustain?

A scar on his head and neck Signup and view all the answers

Papa-Nnukwu had visited Kambili and Jaja's house before.

False Signup and view all the answers

What was the condition of the outhouse at Papa-Nnukwu’s compound?

It was a closet-size building made of unpainted cement blocks. Signup and view all the answers

Kambili and Jaja’s grandfather is named ______.

Papa-Nnukwu Signup and view all the answers

Match the following characters to their descriptions:

Kambili = The narrator who describes the events Jaja = Kambili's brother Papa-Nnukwu = Kambili and Jaja's grandfather Kevin = The driver who took Kambili and Jaja to the compound Signup and view all the answers

What type of animals were present in Papa-Nnukwu's compound?

Chickens and goats Signup and view all the answers

Kambili and Jaja entered through a wide gate to Papa-Nnukwu's compound.

False Signup and view all the answers

Describe the main structural feature of Papa-Nnukwu's house.

It had a verandah bounded by rusty metal bars. Signup and view all the answers

Study Notes

Book Title and Author

Title: Purple Hibiscus
Author: Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie

Setting

The novel is set in Enugu, Nigeria

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Questions and Answers

What did the narrator develop that evening?

The narrator had dinner with the family that evening.

What soup did Mama bring for the narrator?

The narrator did not want to see Papa's _________ because of his embarrassment.

Match the family member with their action or characteristic:

What did the narrator ask Mama regarding the figurines?

The figurines held significant meaning to Mama after the incident with Papa.

What house feature began to lift the silence in Nsukka?

What color were the hibiscuses in the narrator's front yard?

Mama is excited about having another child.

In what month is Mama expected to have the baby?

Jaja’s defiance seemed like Aunty Ifeoma’s experimental purple _____ .

How did the narrator and Jaja prepare their school uniforms before washing?

Papa is expected to have _____ with someone else according to villagers.

Match the following characters with their relationships:

Mama expressed concern about the villagers' opinions.

What was Mama trying to have for almost six years?

What nickname did Chinwe use for the narrator?

Mama smiled when discussing people who believed in oracles and witch doctors.

Chinwe only wore one hairstyle throughout the term.

What did Chinwe do during long break in front of a group of girls?

What type of food were Mama and Sisi cooking for the sisters?

Mama and Papa's bed was described as __________ than the conventional king-size.

Chinwe had a high, _______ voice.

What did Ezinne suggest the narrator should do?

Match the following food items with their descriptions:

Match Chinwe's hairstyles with their descriptions:

What would the sisters do first when they arrived at Mama's house?

The sisters complained about the food prepared by Mama.

Why did the narrator often run after school?

Chinwe offered to pay for everyone's drinks during long break.

How did Mama refer to the food she prepared for the sisters?

Why did Kambili and Jaja visit their grandfather?

Papa-Nnukwu wanted Kambili and Jaja to recognize him as their grandfather.

What does Papa suggest about sending Kambili and Jaja to their grandfather's house?

The children are instructed to stay at their grandfather's house for no longer than __________ minutes.

Match the family members to their roles in the story:

What did Papa-Nnukwu refuse to throw away?

Kambili and Jaja have the option to walk to their grandfather's house instead of taking a car.

How does Mama's physical appearance reflect her state during the visit?

What injury did Kevin sustain?

Papa-Nnukwu had visited Kambili and Jaja's house before.

What was the condition of the outhouse at Papa-Nnukwu’s compound?

Kambili and Jaja’s grandfather is named ______.

Match the following characters to their descriptions:

What type of animals were present in Papa-Nnukwu's compound?

Kambili and Jaja entered through a wide gate to Papa-Nnukwu's compound.

Describe the main structural feature of Papa-Nnukwu's house.

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