What event marks the beginning of Kambilis sort of awakening and her transformation?

A forbidden trip to a local market

What is the significance of Kambilis moms paintings in the story?

They depict traditional Igbo deities.

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Purple Hibiscus

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1
What is the major turning point in the story that forces Kambilis family to confront their fathers tyranny?
A visit to a neighboring village
A government coup
A religious pilgrimage
A violent confrontation with Papa
2
Who eventually takes in Kambili and Jaja after their family falls apart?
Aunty Maureen
Papa Nnukwu
Father Benedict
Aunt Ifeoma
3
Who is Kambilis cousin and close friend?
Jaja
Amaka
Aunt Ifeoma
Father Benedict
4
What is the name of the priest who runs the school that Kambili and Jaja attend?
Father Amadi
Father Amadi
Father Nnukwu
Father Benedict
5
Where does Kambilis family usually spend their Christmas holidays?
At home in silence and prayer
In a luxury resort
At Aunt Ifeoma's house in Nsukka
In Lagos with extended family
6
What event marks the beginning of Kambilis sort of awakening and her transformation?
A family reunion
Her mothers death
A forbidden trip to a local market
A scholarship to study abroad
7
What is the title of the boook that Kambilis father Papa is writing?
"The Silent House"
"The African Renaissance"
"The Purple Hibiscus"
"The Igbo Traditions"
8
Who encourages Kambili to express herself and find her voice
Papa
Aunt Ifeoma
Jaja
Father Benedic
9
What is the significance of Kambilis moms paintings in the story?
They symbolize her resistance to Eugenes rules
They are never mentioned in the book
They depict traditional Igbo deities.
They represent her love for art
10
What is the final fate of Papa at the end of the story?
He moves to a different country
He dies in a car accident
He reconciles with Kambili and Jaj
He is arrested and imprisoned
11
What does Kambilis family religion emphasize?
Traditional African beliefs
Freedom of choice
Catholicism
Islam
12
What does Kambilis family visit during their trip to Nsukka?
A cathedral
A theme park
A zoo
A university
13
What does Kambili find hidden in her mothers room after her death?
Poisonous herbs
Money and important documents
Love letters from Papa
A secret diary
14
What is the name of the traditional Igbo religious figure?
Papa Nnukwu
Father Benedict
Eugene
Father Amadi
15
What is the reason behind Papas reaally extrem religious and discipline?
Peer pressure from his friends
A near death experience
His strict upbringing
A personal revelation from God

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15 termsStudBud Administration3 plays

English 10 GT Mr. Hill

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Questions 15

Answers

1
What is the major turning point in the story that forces Kambilis family to confront their fathers tyranny?
A visit to a neighboring village
A government coup
A religious pilgrimage
A violent confrontation with Papa
2
Who eventually takes in Kambili and Jaja after their family falls apart?
Aunty Maureen
Papa Nnukwu
Father Benedict
Aunt Ifeoma
3
Who is Kambilis cousin and close friend?
Jaja
Amaka
Aunt Ifeoma
Father Benedict
4
What is the name of the priest who runs the school that Kambili and Jaja attend?
Father Amadi
Father Amadi
Father Nnukwu
Father Benedict
5
Where does Kambilis family usually spend their Christmas holidays?
At home in silence and prayer
In a luxury resort
At Aunt Ifeoma's house in Nsukka
In Lagos with extended family
6
What event marks the beginning of Kambilis sort of awakening and her transformation?
A family reunion
Her mothers death
A forbidden trip to a local market
A scholarship to study abroad
7
What is the title of the boook that Kambilis father Papa is writing?
"The Silent House"
"The African Renaissance"
"The Purple Hibiscus"
"The Igbo Traditions"
8
Who encourages Kambili to express herself and find her voice
Papa
Aunt Ifeoma
Jaja
Father Benedic
9
What is the significance of Kambilis moms paintings in the story?
They symbolize her resistance to Eugenes rules
They are never mentioned in the book
They depict traditional Igbo deities.
They represent her love for art
10
What is the final fate of Papa at the end of the story?
He moves to a different country
He dies in a car accident
He reconciles with Kambili and Jaj
He is arrested and imprisoned
11
What does Kambilis family religion emphasize?
Traditional African beliefs
Freedom of choice
Catholicism
Islam
12
What does Kambilis family visit during their trip to Nsukka?
A cathedral
A theme park
A zoo
A university
13
What does Kambili find hidden in her mothers room after her death?
Poisonous herbs
Money and important documents
Love letters from Papa
A secret diary
14
What is the name of the traditional Igbo religious figure?
Papa Nnukwu
Father Benedict
Eugene
Father Amadi
15
What is the reason behind Papas reaally extrem religious and discipline?
Peer pressure from his friends
A near death experience
His strict upbringing
A personal revelation from God