Plot
This is used to parallel the Price women's journey with that of the Congo.
Who is Methuselah?
Who is Tata Kuvudundu?
The Poisonwood Bible is set against the backdrop of political turmoil. This historical event serves as a backdrop to the story.
What is granting independence to The Belgian Congo?
At last it is independence day...
What is for Methuselah and The Congo?
This is the only thing that endears the Congolese people to the Price family
What is Orleanna's cooking?
What is bangala?
He is a clear character foil to Nathan
Who is Brother Fowles?
Dictatorial ruler of the Congo after Lumumba
Who is Joseph Mobutu?
Even the crooked girl
What is believed her own life was precious?
Various answers
This biblical reference is symbolic of the need to keep moving forward.
What is the story of Lot's wife?
How Nathan is told to plant his gardens and why
We aimed for no more than to have
What is dominion over every creature that moved upon the earth?
List the three times Leah leaves Adah behind
What is the womb, the lion and the ants?
What is transculturation?
This is the disease that Adah has
What is hemiplegia?
This is the game Ruth May teaches the Congolese children
To resist occupation, whether you're a nation or merely a woman,
What is you must understand the language of your enemy?
The two places in the novel 'walk into the light' is used'?
What is when Nathan is baptising the children after Ruth May's death and Ruth May's reference to forgiveness for her mother.
This symbolises Leah's independence from her father and the breaking of gender roles
What is her bow and arrow?
This president played a significant role in the capture and assassination of Lumumba
Who is President Dwight Eisenhower?
What is Kilanga never existed?
When they are pushed down long enough they will rise up. If they bite you,