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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Section 3: "Night".

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does Sidi suggest that Lakunle should do if he does not like the village?
(a) Move.
(b) Suffer in silence.
(c) Work to change it.
(d) Learn to see it in a new way.

2. How did Sidi meet the "lost Traveller"?
(a) He came to the village on assignment for his magazine and Sidi was pointed out as the "jewel" of the village.
(b) He passed out from drinking and Sidi is the one her found him.
(c) He fell in the river trying to sneak a picture of Sidi bathing.
(d) His car broke down and he stopped Sidi to ask for help.

3. Where does the "lost Traveller" come from?
(a) A nearby village.
(b) England.
(c) Zimbabwe.
(d) Lagos.

4. Why does Lakunle object to Sidi carrying things on her head?
(a) He says it is bad for her spine.
(b) He says it makes her look like a beast of burden.
(c) He says it is an example of how women are discriminated against.
(d) He says it is the way men, not women, carry things.

5. In the opening of "Night," where is Sidi?
(a) Shopping in the market.
(b) Inside the schoolhouse.
(c) On a village road.
(d) In Baroka's bedroom.

Short Answer Questions

1. Why does Baroka call Sidi "my daughter"?

2. What excuse does Baraka give in advance, in case he loses his wrestling match?

3. Who is Sadiku?

4. Who is the village schoolmaster?

5. What kind of shoes is Lakune wearing with his suit?

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