Plot
How do the people closest to Binti react to her acceptance to Oomza Uni?
Negatively. Her friend and brothers laugh at her, her sisters call her selfish, and her parents don't even say anything.
What percent of the population at Oomza Uni is human?
5%
Describe what the Meduse look like.
Human-sized jellyfish basically. Tentacles, no eyes, scent receptors, transparent, long and deadly stinger.
What food does Binti take with her to her room to "fuel [her] mental well-being"?
The white milky dessert (coconut cream pie)
What is a "Bitolus"?
A master harmonizer and mathematician; traits seem to be passed through family genes and teachings.
Why would Binti's father hate the gold-plated doors on the ship?
Gold is a super conductor for currents. He wouldn't approve of it just being used for decoration.
What does Binti do with her astrolabe once she's alone in her room?
Tries to call for help but it doesn't work. Then she looks at the ship's location.
How old is Binti when she becomes a master harmonizer?
12 years old
How do the Meduse feel about humans?
They believe that humans only understand violence and death. They believe they must kill humans before humans have a chance to kill them.
How do the Meduse react to the edan?
They call it shame and tell Binti she is evil for being able to use it.
What is the name of the main Meduse that Binti interacts with?
Okwu
What do we know about Himba people that explains why it's so unusual for Binti to leave for Oomza Uni?
Himba people keep to themselves and their traditions. None have ever left the tribe before.
What does the edan allow Binti to do?
Hurt the Meduse at first, but at the end of section 2, it allows her to communicate with the Meduse like a current-based translator.
How does Binti "activate" the edan?
She rubs it with otjize and pushes down on a spiral button while she is treeing"
Why would a section of space be called "the Jungle"?
It's dangerous, maybe wild and lawless, and an easy place to be ambushed.