Vocabulary
Binti is from
What is Himba?
Given this quote, what signpost is it?
“But then I realize two things. Okwu was standing in my doorway and I understood what it was saying...”was it the sting?” I asked. “No,” it said. “That is something else. You understand because you are truly what you say you are- a harmonizer” (69-70).
What is Aha Moment?
Binti earns the Meduse’s trust by offering this act of peace.
What is returning the stinger to Okwu?
Is this cited properly? If not, how would you cite it?
“The chief was pleased. I could hear it in its voice” (Okorafor 99).
Yes
The main characters name
Who is Binti?
This traditional paste, made of ochre and oils, symbolizes Binti’s connection to her Himba heritage.
What is otjize?
"I told them in detail about watching Heru's chest burst open, desperately grabbing food, staying in that room waiting to die, the edan saving me and not knowing how or why or what" (Okorafor 76).
What is memory moment?
Binti realizes she possesses this ability, which allows her to bridge differences between humans and the Meduse.
What is harmonizing?
Is this cited properly? If not, cite it correctly.
‘Don’t be selfish’ My sister Vera spat…’Stop chasing fame and be rational. You can’t just leave and fly across the galaxy’ (Okorafor 102)
No.
“‘Don’t be selfish’ My sister Vera spat…’Stop chasing fame and be rational. You can’t just leave and fly across the galaxy’” (Okorafor 102).
The author
Who is Nnedi Okorafor
Who attacked the space ship?
The Meduse
"'Congratulations," he said to me in his parched voice, holding out my astrolabe. I frowned at him, confused. "What for?"
"You are the pride of your people, child," he said, looking me in the eye. Then he smiled broadly and patted my shoulder.'" (Okorafor 15)
What is words of the wiser?
The Meduse agree to spare Binti and allow her to complete her journey under this condition.
What is acting as their ambassador to Oomza Uni?
Is this cited properly? If not, cite it correctly.
On behalf of all the people of Oomza Uni and on behalf of Oomza University, I apologize for the actions of a group of our own in taking the stinger from you, Chief Meduse (Okorafor pg. 102)
No
“‘On behalf of all the people of Oomza Uni and on behalf of Oomza University, I apologize for the actions of a group of our own in taking the stinger from you, Chief Meduse’” (Okorafor 102).
Binti is how many years old
What is 16?
This character is the first Meduse to become a student at Oomza Uni and forms a bond with Binti.
Who is Okwu?
Read this quote. What sign post is it?
“the chief was pleased. I could hear it in his voice. I looked around me. No one from my tribe. At once, I felt both part of something historic and very alone. Would my family even comprehend it all when I explianed it to them? Or would they just fixate on the fact that I’d almost died, was now too far to return home and had left them in order to make the ‘biggest mistake of my life’?
I swayed on my feet, A smile on my face.” (80)
What is contrast and contradicting?
Binti undergoes a physical change when her body is modified with Meduse DNA, giving her this distinct feature.
What are blue tentacle-like patterns on her head?
Is this cited correctly? If not, cite it properly.
"I sat in the silence of my room looking at my edan as I sent out a signal to my family with my astrolabe. Outside A was dark and I looked into the sky, at the stars, knowing the pink one was home. The first to answer was my mother." (Okorafor 90)
No
"I sat in the silence of my room looking at my edan as I sent out a signal to my family with my astrolabe. Outside A was dark and I looked into the sky, at the stars, knowing the pink one was home. The first to answer was my mother" (Okorafor 90).
This sacred artifact was used to tell time and communicate with others.
What is the astrolabe?
The Meduse initially threaten Binti, but they hesitate when they sense this ancient artifact she carries.
What is edan?
What is tough questions?
Binti becomes a bridge between humans and Meduse after resolving this long-standing conflict over a stolen item.
What is the war over the stinger/Meduse chief’s stinger?
"'You look well,' it said, as we walked down the walk-way. We both loved the walkway because of the winds the warm clear seawater created as it rushed by below.
I smiled. 'I feel well'" (Okorafor 88).
Yes :)
Binti has family at home. How many siblings does she have?
What is 9?