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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 mysterious object does Sadiku have wrapped up in the beginning of "Night"?
(a) A drum.
(b) A sacrifice to Sango.
(c) A statue of Baroka.
(d) Part of Sidi's bride-price.

2. What is ironic about Sidi saying that Sadiku has a "honey tongue" (20)?
(a) Sadiku is the only character who actually cares about Sidi.
(b) Sadiku's speech is densely packed with double-meanings and metaphors.
(c) Sadiku is obviously lying to Sidi.
(d) Sadiku is one of the few characters whose speech is not broken into poetic lines.

3. When Sidi mentions that Baroka has not fathered any children for the past two years, what does Baroka say he suspects?
(a) That Sidi is smarter than she pretends to be.
(b) That Sidi does not love him.
(c) That Sadiku has betrayed his confidence.
(d) That the village is gossiping about him.

4. Who is Sadiku?
(a) Baroka's senior wife.
(b) One of Baroka's concubines.
(c) Sidi's mother.
(d) Baroka's favorite wife.

5. What does Lakunle think of the villagers?
(a) He thinks they are hard-working and clever.
(b) He thinks they are innocent and childlike.
(c) He thinks they are lazy and cruel.
(d) He thinks they are ignorant savages.

Short Answer Questions

1. When Sidi says that Sadiku has a "honey tongue," (20), what literary technique is being used?

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

3. Who is Sidi?

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

5. What excuse does Baraka give in advance, in case he loses his wrestling match?

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