Purple Hibiscus Chapter 9

What does Amaka’s friend ask Kambili, and how does she respond?

• She asks Kambili who does her hair, and Kambili said Mama does it.

• She asks Kambili who does her hair, and Kambili did not respond.

• She asks Kambili if her hair is real, and Kambili says no, it is extensions.

• She asks Kambili if her hair is real, and Kambili does not respond.

Amaka calls Kambili  an “atulu,” which means a lamb or sheep, insinuating that she is dumb. How does Aunt Ifeoma respond?

• She slaps Amaka

• She laughs and agrees

• She tells her she can have her own opinions but she must be respectful.

• She calls Kambili in and makes them have a heart to heart.

How is Jaja adjusting to life at Aunt Ifeoma’s?

• He lies on the floor watching television like he has been doing so his whole entire life.

• He keeps to himself and just reads quietly.

• He argues loudly with Obiora and Amaka.

• He sticks to Aunt Ifeoma like glue and will not leave her side.

What is Jaja’s real name?

• Kambilo

• Eugene,Jr.

• Chukwuka

• Nnukwu

What does his nickname mean?

• It is the sound of a bird native to Nigeria.

• It is the sound he made as a baby.

• It is the sound he makes when he laughs.

• It is how he pronounced his name as a child.

What happened to Jaja’s finger?

• It is a deformity.

• He hurt it learning to ride a bike.

• Papa slammed it in a door.

• He hurt it at Aunt Ifeoma's

While Kambili and Jaja are gone, what happens at The Standard?

• The government arrests everyone.

• The government arrests Ade Coker and shuts it down.

• It is bombed and destroyed.

• It goes out of business.

When Papa calls, what does he say?

• The kids need to come home immediately.

• Mama is going to stay with Aunt Ifeoma.

• He is coming to visit Aunt Ifeoma.

• The kids need to stay with Aunt Ifeoma for a few more days.

What is the significance of the next call Aunt Ifeoma receives? (After Papa's call)

• Papa Eugene is sick.

• Papa Eugene was arrested.

• Papa Nnukwu is dead.

• Papa Nnukwu is sick.

How does Father Amadi help Aunt Ifeoma?

• He helps her get gas for her car.

• He jump starts her car battery.

• He drives her to Abba town.

• He helps her convert Papa Nnukwu.