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    The chapter introduces the characters of Kambili, her brother Jaja, and their father Papa in Nigeria. Papa is a devout Catholic who runs a strict household. Jaja angers Papa by asking questions about politics and not attending mass, showing the themes of religion and obedience playing a role in their family dynamics. Kambili begins to feel ill, indicating an unhappy home life under Papa's rule.

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    The chapter introduces the characters of Kambili, her brother Jaja, and their father Papa in Nigeria. Papa is a devout Catholic who runs a strict household. Jaja angers Papa by asking questions about politics and not attending mass, showing the themes of religion and obedience playing a role in their family dynamics. Kambili begins to feel ill, indicating an unhappy home life under Papa's rule.

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    Chapter 1

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    The chapter introduces the characters of Kambili, her brother Jaja, and their father Papa in Nigeria. Papa is a devout Catholic who runs a strict household. Jaja angers Papa by asking questions about politics and not attending mass, showing the themes of religion and obedience playing a role in their family dynamics. Kambili begins to feel ill, indicating an unhappy home life under Papa's rule.

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    1. What is the setting of Chapter 1?
    2. List the names of all the characters who are mentioned in this chapter.
    3. What are your first impressions of Papa?(Write at least 3sentences).
    4. Why does papa throw the missal?
    5. What is a ‘love sip’ and what does it tell us about Kambili and papa?
    6. What does Kambili’s description of her garden reveal to the reader?
    7. What are the purple hibiscus used for on Page 9?
    8. What does Jaja do to make Papa angry? Identify at least two things.
    9. What do we learn about Papa’s life on Page 12?
    10. Why do you think Kambili might get sick on Page 14?
    11. Identify, and explain , two themes in this chapter.

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