Themes
What central theme of the novel is conveyed through Papa Eugene?
Oppression
Who is the main protagonist of Purple Hibiscus?
Kambili
What does rain usually symbolise in the novel?
Renewal
Who says "Jaja, you did not go to communion" at the beginning of the novel?
Papa Eugene
Where was Purple Hibiscus situated?
Nigeria
What theme is represented by Aunt Ifeoma's household?
Freedom
Which priest encourages Kambili to sing at church?
Father Amadi
What do Mama's glass figurines symbolise?
Fragility
Which character says "Nsukka started it all."
Kambili
What newspaper does Papa Eugene own?
The standard
What theme is represented through Jaja's acts towards Papa?
Rebellion
Who shelters Kambili and Jaja after Eugene beats them?
Aunt Ifeoma
What do love sips symbolise?
It signifies Kambili's emotional awakening
What culture does Papa Eugene reject for catholicism?
Traditional Igbo culture
What theme is represented by Kambili's journey throughout the novel?
Self-discovery
Which character introduces the Purple Hibiscus to Kambili?
Aunt Ifeoma
What object is thrown at Jaja at the beginning of the novel and what does it symbolise?
A missal
It symbolises Papa's oppressive control over his family
Fill in the blank: "The purple hibiscus, rare, fragrant and with undertones of ___".
Freedom
Which political event forces Aunty Ifeoma to emigrate?
Military oppression
What themes do government and Papa Eugene share?
Authoritarianism
Who was arrested for Papa Eugene's murder?
Jaja
What is the name of the flower in Purple Hibiscus?
Purple hibiscus
They represent renewal and hope.
They allude to the Purple Hibiscus.
Which colonial influence most shapes Eugene's worldview?
Catholic influences