Purple Hibiscus Reading Comprehension Chapters 1-5

Front

What is the setting of Chapter 5 in 'Purple Hibiscus'?

Back

The setting of Chapter 5 is Kambili's hometown, which is Enugu.

Tags

CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.5.7

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.6.9

Front

What does Mother Lucy ask Kambili to lead at school?

Back

Mother Lucy asks Kambili to lead the pledge at school.

Tags

CCSS.RI.1.4

CCSS.RI.2.1

CCSS.RI.3.1

CCSS.RL.2.1

CCSS.RL.3.1

Front

How does Ade Coker perceive Eugene's children?

Back

Ade Coker thinks that Eugene's children are quiet.

Tags

CCSS.RL.11-12.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.7.6

CCSS.RL.8.6

CCSS.RL.9-10.3

Front

What is the relationship between Kambili and Ifeoma?

Back

Ifeoma is Kambili's aunty.

Tags

CCSS.RL.11-12.4

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.9-10.3

Front

How long are the children allowed to stay at Papa-Nnukwu's house?

Back

Papa allows the children to stay at Papa-Nnukwu's house for 15 minutes.

Tags

CCSS.RI.2.1

CCSS.RI.3.1

CCSS.RL.1.1

CCSS.RL.2.1

CCSS.RL.3.1

Front

What is the significance of the pledge in Kambili's school?

Back

The pledge represents a sense of unity and commitment among the students.

Tags

CCSS.RI. 9-10.9

CCSS.RI.11-12.9

CCSS.RL.11-12.2

CCSS.RL.8.2

CCSS.RL.9-10.2

Front

Describe the character of Eugene in 'Purple Hibiscus'.

Back

Eugene is portrayed as a strict and authoritarian father, deeply religious but also abusive.

Tags

CCSS.RL.11-12.6

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.9-10.3

Front

What role does Kambili's mother play in the family dynamics?

Back

Kambili's mother is often submissive to Eugene, reflecting the oppressive family environment.

Tags

CCSS.RL.11-12.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.9-10.3

Front

How does Kambili's relationship with her father affect her?

Back

Kambili's relationship with her father creates fear and anxiety, impacting her self-expression.

Tags

CCSS.RL.11-12.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.9-10.3

Front

What themes are explored in the first five chapters of 'Purple Hibiscus'?

Back

Themes include family dynamics, oppression, and the struggle for personal freedom.

Tags

CCSS.RI. 9-10.9

CCSS.RI.11-12.9

CCSS.RL.11-12.2

CCSS.RL.8.2

CCSS.RL.9-10.2