Purple Hibiscus Chapter 1 Quiz

Who is the narrator of 'Purple Hibiscus'?

• Beatrice Achike

• Jaja Achike

• Kambili Achike

• Aunty Ifeoma

What event caused things to 'fall apart' in Kambili's family?

• Mama left the family

• Papa lost his job

• Jaja refused to go to communion on Palm Sunday

• Kambili failed her exams

What does Papa throw in anger, breaking the ceramic figurines?

• A book

• A vase

• A cup

• His missal

What is the name of the church the Achike family attends?

• St. Mary's

• St. Peter's

• St. Agnes

• St. John's

Who is the priest at St. Agnes?

• Father Benedict

• Father John

• Father Amadi

• Father Michael

What language does Father Benedict insist prayers be done in?

• English

• French

• Latin

• Igbo

What does Papa do for a living?

• He is a newspaper publisher

• He is a doctor

• He is a lawyer

• He is a teacher

What does Papa give Kambili and Jaja as a 'love sip'?

• Water

• Tea

• Milk

• Juice

What does Mama do after Papa beats her?

• Polishes the figurines

• Leaves the house

• Calls the police

• Goes to her room

What is the significance of the purple hibiscus in the story?

• It symbolizes freedom and independence

• It is a rare flower in Nigeria

• It is Papa's favorite flower

• It represents wealth and power