Whose line is it anyway?
"People have crushes on priests all the time, you know. It’s exciting to have to deal with God as a rival.”
Amaka
When (Papa) Eugene gets angry and throws something or abuses someone, what does (Mama) Beatrice immediately start cleaning?
Her figurines.
Who from Papa Eugene's newspaper business, The Standard, was arrested twice?
Ade Coker
When was Purple Hibiscus published?
2003
"Defiance is like marijuana - it is not a bad thing when it is used right.”
Aunty Ifeoma
At the opening of the book, Papa threw his ______ at Jaja in anger.
Missal
What is Mama's first name?
Beatrice
In 2004, Purple Hibiscus was longlisted for which Literary prize?
Booker Prize, 2004
“Kambili, you are precious. You should strive for perfection. You should not see sin and walk right into it.”
Papa/Eugene
When Papa Eugene finds out his father (the main character's grandfather) has been staying in the same house as his children, how does he punish his children?
Pours hot water on their feet
What are the names of Aunty Ifeoma's Children?
Amaka, Obiora, and Chima
Cite a general theme from the book.
General Themes: Religion, Wealth, Power, Corruption, Political Onstability, Effects of Violence, Personal Sacrifice, Challenges of Adolescence, Post-colonial Africa, Domestic Violence, Family relationships, Silence and Speech, Nature, Freedom