About Binti
What tribe is Binti part of/What culture does Binti follow?
Himba
When does Binti leave her town (what time of day) and who does she tell?
In the middle of the night and no one.
How is otjize made?
With red clay, ash, and jasmine flowers.
How old is Binti?
16 years old
Describe one interaction Binti has at the terminal station.
Answers could include: the old Khoush man doing a very deep scan of her entire life, the rude women touching and talking about her hair, or the rude security guard talking about her edan.
What does Binti's dad make?
Astrolabes
What makes Binti so special to be able to go to this fancy alien university?
She's super intelligent, specifically in mathematics
What kind of ship is taking Binti to the university across space?
It's actually an animal, like a shrimp, that scientists made specifically for this purpose. It even grows plants inside it to produce oxygen.
What is an edan?
What is the red clay mixture that Binti and her tribe put on their skin and hair called?
Otjize
What happens in the last few pages?
The Meduse attack suddenly and kill everyone, but not Binti.
What do the Meduse worship or love the most?
Water
Describe Binti: What does she look like and how does she act in this section of the book?
She is young, dark skinned, but covered in her red clay mixture. She has very long and thick locs. She dresses in orange and red clothing and wears metal anklets that jingle when she walks. In this section, she acts determined, brave, but shy and reserved.
Why is Binti not killed like everyone else?
Her edan protects her somehow. It hurts the Meduse.
What does it mean to "tree"?
When you get so deep into mathematical equations in your head that you enter a meditative state.