Purple Hibiscus

Part 1, Pages 3-16

Reading Check

1. Palm Sunday (Part 1, Pages 3-16)

2. The Bible (Part 1, Pages 3-16)

Short Answer

1. Papa attempts to control his family with his rage and violence. It does not appear to work as Jaja still does not plan to do as his father tells him. (Part 1, Pages 3-16)

2. Kambili is referring to the gesture of her father allowing her to drink tea. She is comparing how their family does not have the same deep connections they used to have. (Part 1, Pages 3-16)

Part 2, Pages 19-51

Reading Check

1. Father Amandi (Part 2, Pages 27-36)

2. Papa beats her. (Part 2, Pages 27-36)

3. Her forgiveness (Part 2, Pages 27-36)

Short Answer

1. He vows to put an end to violence. (Part 2, Pages 19-26)

2. Papa expects Kambili to become first in her class. He visits her at school to share his disappointment that she is second class, and to stress God’s expectation of perfectionism. (Part 2, Pages 37-51)

3. Kambili is wealthy and does not speak to the other students.