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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 Sidi asks if Baroka has given his Favorite a reason to be displeased with him, what is she hinting at?
(a) His proposal to her.
(b) His mistreatment of his wives.
(c) His temper.
(d) His impotence.

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

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

4. When Sidi says that Sadiku has a "honey tongue," (20), what literary technique is being used?
(a) Synechdoche.
(b) Allegory.
(c) Metonymy.
(d) Personification.

5. Why does Baroka send Sidi to look for the Favorite's shawl?
(a) He wants to get Sidi out of the room while he dresses.
(b) He wants to know if the Favorite plans to return that evening.
(c) He wants to see if Sidi will obey him.
(d) He thinks that the Favorite might have lost the shawl.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. What kind of school does Lakunle wish the village had?

3. What does Lakunle say is true about women's intelligence?

4. 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?

5. What custom does Lakunle want to get rid of?

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