Second Class Citizen Flashcards

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Where was Adah living with her family in Lagos?

Akinwunmi street

Where did the boy attend school?

Ladi-Lak preparatory

What did the Igbos never play with and why?

They never played with school because they understood education was the escape from poverty and disease.

What was the uniform of Ladi-Lak preparatory?

Navy blue pinafores Signup and view all the answers

Why was Ladi-Lak an expensive school?

They did not teach any African languages like Yoruba, and the proprietress was retained in the United Kingdom. Signup and view all the answers

What school was around the corner from Adah's house?

Methodist high school Signup and view all the answers

What police station was Ma taking Adah to when charged with child neglect?

The police station near Sabi market Signup and view all the answers

Who was Mr. Cole?

Adah's neighbor who was Sierra Leonean. Signup and view all the answers

What was Ma's punishment?

She was forced to eat a big bowl of garri with water. Signup and view all the answers

How did Ma used to call prison?

Pilizon Signup and view all the answers

What were Adah's pet names?

Nne nna - father's mother, Adah nna, Adah eze - princess Signup and view all the answers

Why was Adah called Nne nna which means Father's mother?

She was named after her father's mother as a promise made during her grandmother's illness. Signup and view all the answers

Where did Pa and Ma get married?

They got married at the Christ church in Lagos. Signup and view all the answers

What does 'Ezidiji ji de ogoli ome oba' mean?

When a good man holds a woman, she becomes a queen. Signup and view all the answers

What did Ma and the women wear in welcoming the new lawyer?

They wore blouses and lapas with a dark velvety background and pale blue drawings of feathers, red headscarves, and black patent leather shoes called 'nine-nine'. Signup and view all the answers

What was the occupation of Pa?

Pa was a railway man. Signup and view all the answers

What was Adah's last name before she got married?

Ofili Signup and view all the answers

Who did Adah move to after the death of Pa?

Ma's brother Signup and view all the answers

Who was Latifu?

The boy that backed Adah when the headmaster wanted to cane her. Signup and view all the answers

Who were mentioned as Francis's sisters?

Cecilia and Angelina Signup and view all the answers

How many sisters did Francis have?

7 Signup and view all the answers

Where did Adah work as a librarian?

She worked at the American consulate library at Campbell street. Signup and view all the answers

How much did Adah get paid?

60 pounds Signup and view all the answers

What was Adah's bride price?

500 pounds Signup and view all the answers

At what airport did Francis travel?

Ikeja airport Signup and view all the answers

Study Notes

Adah's Home and Education

Akinwunmi Street is where Adah lived with her family in Lagos.
Ladi-Lak Preparatory was the school attended by boys, emphasizing a focus on education.
The Igbos prioritized education, recognizing it as a means to escape poverty and disease, ensuring their children received schooling.

School Characteristics

Students at Ladi-Lak wore navy blue pinafores as their uniform.
Ladi-Lak was expensive because it did not teach African languages, such as Yoruba, and the proprietress had studied in the UK.

Local Infrastructure

Methodist High School was located around the corner from Adah's house.
The police station near Sabi Market was where Ma was taken when charged with child neglect.

Neighborhood Details

Mr. Cole, Adah's neighbor, was a young, handsome Sierra Leonean man known for his quiet demeanor and friendly smile towards Adah.

Family Dynamics

Ma's punishment involved being forced to eat a big bowl of garri with water.
Ma referred to prison as "Pilizon," showing informal language use within the family.
Adah's pet names included Nne Nna (Father's mother), Adah Nna, and Adah Eze (Princess), reflecting familial affection.

Cultural and Familial Background

Adah was named Nne Nna because her grandmother promised to return as her daughter after her death when Pa was five.
Pa and Ma were married at Christ Church in Lagos.
The meaning of the phrase "Ezidiji ji de ogoli ome oba" is "When a good man holds a woman she becomes a queen."

Women's Attire and Traditions

Ma and other women wore blouses and lapas with a dark velvety background decorated with pale blue feather designs when welcoming the new lawyer, showcasing cultural attire.

Occupation and Personal Transition

Pa worked as a railway man.
Adah's last name before marriage was Ofili.
After Pa's death, Adah moved in with Ma's brother.
Latifu was the boy who defended Adah from being punished by the headmaster.

Family Relations

Francis had seven sisters, including Cecilia and Angelina.

Employment and Finances

Adah worked as a librarian at the American consulate library on Campbell Street.
She earned 60 pounds from her job.
Adah's bride price was set at 500 pounds.

Travel

Francis traveled from Ikeja Airport, indicating the location of significant life events.

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Description

Test your knowledge of key terms and concepts from Buchi Emecheta's 'Second Class Citizen'. This quiz focuses on important settings and cultural insights found in the story. Dive into the details of Adah's life and the values of the Igbo community.