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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Section 1: "Morning".

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does Sidi fear will happen if she marries without following tradition?
(a) She will lose the status that she has as a leader in her village.
(b) Her parents will disown her.
(c) People will gossip that she was not a virgin when she married.
(d) She will end up with a worthless husband.

2. What does Lakunle say that he wants a wife to be?
(a) Property.
(b) A leader.
(c) A partner.
(d) A servant.

3. Who is the author of The Lion and the Jewel?
(a) Lakunle.
(b) Soyinka.
(c) Baroka.
(d) Sadiku.

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

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

Short Answer Questions

1. What is the name of the village?

2. Who is Sidi?

3. Who is Ogun?

4. What evidence does Sidi give that women are not the "weaker sex" (4)?

5. Why does Lakunle object to Sidi carrying things on her head?

(see the answer key)

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