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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Sidi has already changed the way she dresses for Lakunle. What does she say is the consequence of this change?
(a) She can hardly breathe.
(b) She has trouble getting her work done.
(c) The other villagers make fun of her.
(d) Her clothes make her sad, now.

2. What "modern" custom does Lakunle try to force on Sidi?
(a) Shaking hands.
(b) Hugging.
(c) Kissing.
(d) Holding hands.

3. When Sadiku addresses Baroka as "high and mighty lion," what literary device is being used?
(a) Synecdoche.
(b) Understatement.
(c) Epithet.
(d) Simile.

4. How does Sadiku suggest that Lakunle save the bride-price for Sidi?
(a) Photography.
(b) Fishing.
(c) Writing.
(d) Farming.

5. What job does Baroka give to his favorite wife?
(a) Serving him at dinner.
(b) Carrying messages for him.
(c) Pulling his underarm hairs.
(d) Rubbing his feet.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who is Ogun?

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

3. While Baroka is angrily defending himself from the rumors about the pepper and ground corn, what is Sidi doing?

4. What is the name of the previous Bale, Baroka's father?

5. When Sidi mentions that Baroka has not fathered any children for the past two years, what does Baroka say he suspects?

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