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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Section 3: "Night".

Multiple Choice Questions

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

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

3. When Sidi enters Baroka's house, what is Baroka doing?
(a) Looking at his plans for the village.
(b) Yelling at one of his wives.
(c) Wrestling.
(d) Sleeping.

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

5. When Lakunle talks about machines that will someday help women with their work, what is Sidi's reply?
(a) She says that he is lying and that these things do not exist.
(b) She says that she will move to Lagos, where she can use these machines.
(c) She says that she will marry him if he can get her these machines.
(d) She says that he will turn their whole world upside down.

Short Answer Questions

1. What is ironic about Sidi saying that Sadiku has a "honey tongue" (20)?

2. Why does Baroka call Sidi "my daughter"?

3. What kind of shoes is Lakune wearing with his suit?

4. Which word could reasonably be used to describe Lakunle's way of talking?

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

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