Quiz on Purple Hibiscus Excerpts

What does the 'purple hibiscus' symbolize in the text?

• Political power

• Personal freedom

• Family loyalty

• Cultural heritage

Tags

CCSS.RI. 9-10.9

CCSS.RI.11-12.9

CCSS.RL.11-12.2

CCSS.RL.8.2

CCSS.RL.9-10.2

Who is Aunty Ifeoma?

• Kambili's mother

• A family neighbor

• Jaja's friend

• Kambili's aunt

Tags

CCSS.RI.2.1

CCSS.RI.3.1

CCSS.RL.1.1

CCSS.RL.2.1

CCSS.RL.3.1

What does Jaja's defiance represent?

• Desire for wealth

• Fear of change

• Acceptance of authority

• Rebellion against tradition

Tags

CCSS.RL.11-12.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.9-10.3

What is the setting of the transformative visit mentioned in the text?

• Enugu

• Abuja

• Lagos

• Nsukka

Tags

CCSS.RI.11-12.5

CCSS.RI.6.5

CCSS.RI.7.5

CCSS.RI.8.5

CCSS.RI.9-10.5

How is the communication described in Kambili's home?

• Open and honest

• Limited and unspoken

• Frequent and loud

• Joyful and expressive

Tags

CCSS.RI. 9-10.1

CCSS.RI.8.1

CCSS.RL.11-12.2

CCSS.RL.8.1

CCSS.RL.9-10.2

What does the phrase 'freedom to be, to do' imply?

• Freedom to rebel against society

• Freedom to travel

• Personal and individual freedom

• Freedom from responsibilities

Tags

CCSS.RL.8.10

CCSS.RL.8.4

CCSS.RL.8.5

CCSS.RL.9-10.10

CCSS.RL.9-10.9

What does the 'crowds waving green leaves' symbolize?

• Religious ceremonies

• Political protests

• Family gatherings

• Cultural celebrations

Tags

CCSS.RI.7.7

CCSS.RI.8.7

CCSS.RI.9-10.7

CCSS.RL.8.7

CCSS.RL.9-10.7

What does the imagery of the 'experimental purple hibiscus' convey?

• Strength and resilience

• Beauty and fragility

• Wealth and power

• Tradition and history

Tags

CCSS.RI. 9-10.9

CCSS.RI.11-12.9

CCSS.RL.7.2

CCSS.RL.8.2

CCSS.RL.9-10.2

What is the main theme explored in the excerpts?

• Wealth and success

• Family and tradition

• Friendship and loyalty

• Freedom and defiance

Tags

CCSS.RI. 9-10.7

CCSS.RI.8.7

CCSS.RL.8.5

CCSS.RL.8.7

CCSS.RL.9-10.7

What does Kambili reflect on after Mama leaves?

• Her future plans

• Her feelings about Nsukka

• Her past experiences

• Her relationship with Jaja

Tags

CCSS.RL.11-12.7

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.9-10.3