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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. In "Noon," what example of Baroka's corruption does Lakunle give?
(a) He tells about Baroka seducing Lakunle's younger sister.
(b) He tells about Baroka bribing a judge.
(c) He tells about Baroka embezzling money meant for the school.
(d) He tells about Baroka getting the railroad rerouted.

2. Who is Ogun?
(a) The mayor of Lagos.
(b) The leader of a nearby village.
(c) A Yoruba god.
(d) The "lost Traveller."

3. What "modern" custom does Lakunle try to force on Sidi?
(a) Shaking hands.
(b) Hugging.
(c) Kissing.
(d) Holding hands.

4. How do the villagers feel about Lakunle?
(a) They admire his education but think that he is corrupt.
(b) They think he has done great things for their village.
(c) They think he is strange and full of silly, pretentious ideas.
(d) They respect and fear him.

5. Why does Sidi not want to spend any time alone with Baroka?
(a) She has heard that he is extremely corrupt.
(b) She is worried that he will compromise her honor.
(c) She is worried about his reputation for violence.
(d) She finds him too disgusting to be alone with him.

Short Answer Questions

1. Why is Baroka jealous of Sidi?

2. When Sidi returns to the clearing, what does Sadiku learn?

3. Why does Baroka claim there are no servants in the palace when Sidi arrives?

4. Where does the "lost Traveller" come from?

5. Besides her own beauty, what does Sidi point out to Sadiku about the photographs?

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