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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. When Lakunle lists a large number of adjectives to describe their marriage customs, Sidi asks, "Is the bag empty? Why did you stop?" What literary technique is being used, here?
(a) Euphemism.
(b) Personification.
(c) Allegory.
(d) Metaphor.

2. What is the formal title of the village leader?
(a) Ilujinle.
(b) Baba.
(c) Bale.
(d) Alakowe.

3. When Lakunle hears Baroka's plans for Sidi, what does he say about Baroka?
(a) He is jealous.
(b) He is greedy.
(c) He is generous.
(d) He is corrupt.

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

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

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Lakunle think of the villagers?

2. How do the villagers feel about Lakunle?

3. Why does Sidi not want to spend any time alone with Baroka?

4. What does Sidi fear will happen if she marries without following tradition?

5. When Lakunle talks about machines that will someday help women with their work, what is Sidi's reply?

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