Purple Hibiscus halfway quiz

Question 1

Why doesn't Papa Eugene let his children visit their grandfather for more than 15 minutes?

Accepted Answer

Papa Nnukwu follows traditional Igbo practices., Papa Nnukwu is a pagan.

Question 2

What is the first emotion that Amaka expresses toward Kambili?

Accepted Answer

Resentment

Question 3

How long does Papa Eugene pray before meals?

Accepted Answer

20 minutes.

Question 4

The dramatic irony of Papa Eugene publishing STANDARD and receiving awards for truth telling is

Accepted Answer

He doesn't tell the truth about the beatings inside his home

Question 5

What is Papa Eugene's punishment when Kambili breaks the Eucharistic fast by eating cornflakes?

Accepted Answer

He whips the entire family with his belt.

Question 6

What reasons does Amaka give Kambili for listening to indigenous musicians?

Accepted Answer

They are culturally conscious with something to say

Question 7

Why is Papa Eugene considered a "Big Man" in his hometown of Abba?

Accepted Answer

He has taken a title and has a three story house., He donates money to: the villagers and the church.

Question 8

What does Mama do each time she is beaten?

Accepted Answer

Polishes the ballerina figurines

Question 9

How is Aunty Ifeoma different than her brother, Eugene?

Accepted Answer

She believes Catholicism and tribal rituals can coexist.

Question 10

How does the novel begin?

Accepted Answer

Jaja refuses to take communion and Papa throws a book.

Question 11

Why do Kambili and Jaja look forward to visiting their cousins?

Accepted Answer

They look forward time without Papa's rigorous schedules.

Question 12

What color are the hibiscus flowers in the beginning of the story?

Accepted Answer

Red

Question 13

How does Papa justify his strict, abusive home family life with his Christian faith?

Accepted Answer

He follows the letter of Christian law, but not the heart., He believes his abuse is justified., He thinks all mistakes should be punished., He thinks he is doing what is best for his family.

Question 14

How do Jaja and Kambili communicate?

Accepted Answer

By silently staring into each other's eyes.

Question 15

What is Papa Eugene's stance on the military coup?

Accepted Answer

He does not support military governments.

Question 16

Why do the school girl and Amaka not like Kambili?

Accepted Answer

She is quiet., She comes off as prideful because of her rich family.

Question 17

Which of the following IS NOT a difference between Papa Eugene's and Aunty Ifeoma's households?

Accepted Answer

Prayer vs. No Prayer

Question 18

What does Mama convince Papa to give Aunty Ifeoma?

Accepted Answer

Canisters of fuel.

Question 19

What "pagan" tradition do Kambili and Jaja witness with Aunty Ifeoma?

Accepted Answer

Looking at mmuo.

Question 20

How is Amaka different than Kambili?

Accepted Answer

She speaks up to Papa Eugene., She likes traditional African music., She wears lipstick.

Question 21

What was Papa's reaction to his children leaving him for the first time?

Accepted Answer

He cries.

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