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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Section 2: "Noon".

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What is Sadiku's response to Sidi's refusal of Baroka's proposal?
(a) She thinks that Sidi is being clever.
(b) She thinks that Sidi has become vain because of the photographs.
(c) She thinks that Sidi has lost her mind.
(d) She thinks that Sidi is only pretending to refuse.

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

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

4. What confession does Baroka make to Sadiku that he says he has told no one else?
(a) He is ready to step down as Bale.
(b) He regrets his most recent marriage.
(c) He is afraid he is becoming impotent.
(d) He does not actually love Sidi.

5. Whom does Baroka call "the queen of them all" (31)?
(a) Ailatu.
(b) Sidi.
(c) Sadiku.
(d) The Favorite.

Short Answer Questions

1. What "modern" custom does Lakunle try to force on Sidi?

2. What important piece of information does Sadiku give Sidi as a reason to marry Baroka?

3. Who plays the role of Baroka in the "dance of the lost Traveller"?

4. What additional request does Sadiku make of Sidi, after Sidi turns down Baroka's proposal?

5. Who is the village schoolmaster?

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