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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What is ironic about Sidi saying that Sadiku has a "honey tongue" (20)?
(a) Sadiku is the only character who actually cares about Sidi.
(b) Sadiku's speech is densely packed with double-meanings and metaphors.
(c) Sadiku is one of the few characters whose speech is not broken into poetic lines.
(d) Sadiku is obviously lying to Sidi.

2. What kind of transportation does Lakunle say he wants to bring to the village?
(a) A road for cars.
(b) Buses.
(c) A railroad.
(d) An airport.

3. What accusation does Sidi make that sends Baroka into a fit of anger?
(a) That Baroka is cheap.
(b) That Baroka is no longer strong.
(c) That Baroka beats his wives.
(d) That Baroka is impotent.

4. While Sadiku tickles and rubs his feet, what does Baroka do?
(a) Reminds her of how young they were when they got married.
(b) Asks her opinion about his marriage to Sidi.
(c) Looks at his picture in the magazine.
(d) Tells her what a terrible job his newest wife is doing.

5. Where does the "lost Traveller" come from?
(a) A nearby village.
(b) Zimbabwe.
(c) Lagos.
(d) England.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who is Sadiku?

2. What does Sidi suggest that Lakunle should do if he does not like the village?

3. When Sidi asks if Baroka has given his Favorite a reason to be displeased with him, what is she hinting at?

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

5. What "modern" custom does Lakunle try to force on Sidi?

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