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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 the beginning of "Night," when Sadiku addresses Baroka even though he is not present, what literary device is being employed?
(a) Hyperbole.
(b) Apostrophe.
(c) Synecdoche.
(d) Personification.

2. What does Sidi say a man has to do in order to marry her?
(a) Pay her bride-price.
(b) Kill a lion.
(c) Become a leader.
(d) Speak with her father.

3. In the conversation in his bedroom, to what does Baroka compare Sidi?
(a) A cockroach.
(b) A flea.
(c) A lioness.
(d) A dog.

4. 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) His car broke down and he stopped Sidi to ask for help.
(c) He fell in the river trying to sneak a picture of Sidi bathing.
(d) He passed out from drinking and Sidi is the one her found him.

5. What are the village school children learning when the play opens?
(a) A Nigerian folktale.
(b) The times tables.
(c) English greetings.
(d) The English alphabet.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Lakunle say is inappropriate about the way Sidi is dressed?

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

3. Who is Sidi?

4. What is the name of the village?

5. What is the formal title of the village leader?

(see the answer key)

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