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

2. 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) Metaphor.
(b) Personification.
(c) Allegory.
(d) Euphemism.

3. What kind of shoes is Lakune wearing with his suit?
(a) White sneakers.
(b) Platform shoes.
(c) Army boots.
(d) Formal black shoes.

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

5. How do the villagers feel about Lakunle?
(a) They think he has done great things for their village.
(b) They think he is strange and full of silly, pretentious ideas.
(c) They respect and fear him.
(d) They admire his education but think that he is corrupt.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Sidi say a man has to do in order to marry her?

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

3. What is the name of the village?

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

5. Who is Sidi?

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