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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 Sadiku say will happen to Lakunle if he stays for the women's ritual?
(a) He will lose his mind.
(b) They will chop him up and sacrifice him.
(c) They will tell Baroka.
(d) He will become one of the women.

2. What does Lakunle say is inappropriate about the way Sidi is dressed?
(a) It is eccentric.
(b) It is too masculine.
(c) It is old-fashioned.
(d) It is immodest.

3. What secret does Sadkiu share with Sidi?
(a) The use of the strange machine in Baroka's bedroom.
(b) Baroka's real age.
(c) The amount of bride-price Baroka is willing to pay.
(d) Baroka's impotence.

4. What is the setting for the opening of "Noon"?
(a) Baroka's house.
(b) A road near the market.
(c) The village square.
(d) The countryside outside the village.

5. What custom does Sadiku mention to tempt Sidi to marry Baroka?
(a) The new Bale inheriting the old Bale's wife.
(b) Younger siblings waiting to marry until older siblings marry.
(c) The gifts and money that her family will receive.
(d) Prominent men having several wives.

Short Answer Questions

1. When Sadiku addresses Baroka as "high and mighty lion," what literary device is being used?

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

3. Why does Lakunle object to Sidi carrying things on her head?

4. In the opening of "Night," where is Sidi?

5. When Sidi asks if Baroka has given his Favorite a reason to be displeased with him, what is she hinting at?

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