Purple Hibiscus Section 2 Part 1

The events described in "Speaking with our Spirits" happened...

• Before "Breaking Gods"

• At the same time as "Breaking Gods"

• After "Breaking Gods"

• There's no way to tell so far

Why did Kambili compare Mama to a bird?

• She sang beautiful songs

• She was very protective of her children

• She spoke the way a bird ate, in small amounts

• She was free as a bird

Why wouldn't Jaja and Kambili have lunch together anymore?

• Kambili didn't want Papa to be mad

• Kambili changed schools

• Jaja was mad at Kambili

• Jaja had a new timetable

What was Papa's position concerning the coup?

• He was against, he was going to lose his businesses

• He was against, Nigeria needed a new democracy

• He was in favour, politicians were too corrupt to govern

• He was in favour, he had a military upbringing

What did the "melting sugar" in Kambili's mouth represent?

• Kambili's feelings about her brother Jaja

• Kambili's feelings about her school performance

• Kambili's feelings about her Mama's pregnancy

• Kambili's feelings about Papa's affection