Summary and Analysis by Chapter

Part 1: Chapter 11

snuff a preparation of powdered tobacco that is inhaled by sniffing, is chewed, or is rubbed on the gums.

saltpeter potassium nitrate; used in the preparation of snuff (also in gunpowder and fireworks).

Agbala do-o-o-o! . . . Ezinmao-o-o-o Chielo, the priestess, takes on the voice of the divine Agbala to ask for Ezinma to come to her.

Tufia-a! This sound represents spitting and cursing simultaneously.

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