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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 calls Sidi, "My Ruth, my Rachel, Esther, Bathsheba," (20), whom is he comparing Sidi to?
(a) Important women in the Bible.
(b) His own sisters.
(c) Famous Ethiopian actresses.
(d) The heroines of famous Western novels.

2. In the beginning of "Night," when Sadiku addresses Baroka even though he is not present, what literary device is being employed?
(a) Synecdoche.
(b) Hyperbole.
(c) Apostrophe.
(d) Personification.

3. Near the end of "Noon," why does Baroka start talking about winning a log-tossing match and hunting leopards?
(a) Sadiku has asked him what she can tell Sidi to persuade Sidi to marry him.
(b) He is trying to impress Sadiku, because he is afraid that she does not love him.
(c) Sadiku is teasing him about getting older.
(d) He is anxious to prove that he is still masculine and powerful.

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

5. What secret does Sadkiu share with Sidi?
(a) Baroka's impotence.
(b) Baroka's real age.
(c) The use of the strange machine in Baroka's bedroom.
(d) The amount of bride-price Baroka is willing to pay.

Short Answer Questions

1. When Lakunle talks about machines that will someday help women with their work, what is Sidi's reply?

2. What additional request does Sadiku make of Sidi, after Sidi turns down Baroka's proposal?

3. Who is Ogun?

4. In the end of the play, whom does Sidi marry?

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

(see the answer key)

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