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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Who plays the role of Baroka in the "dance of the lost Traveller"?
(a) Baroka.
(b) Sadiku.
(c) Sidi.
(d) Soyinka.

2. When Sidi mentions that Baroka has not fathered any children for the past two years, what does Baroka say he suspects?
(a) That Sidi is smarter than she pretends to be.
(b) That Sadiku has betrayed his confidence.
(c) That Sidi does not love him.
(d) That the village is gossiping about him.

3. What is Sidi carrying in the opening of the play?
(a) Books.
(b) A magazine.
(c) Rice.
(d) Water.

4. In "Noon," what example of Baroka's corruption does Lakunle give?
(a) He tells about Baroka embezzling money meant for the school.
(b) He tells about Baroka seducing Lakunle's younger sister.
(c) He tells about Baroka getting the railroad rerouted.
(d) He tells about Baroka bribing a judge.

5. What is the name of the previous Bale, Baroka's father?
(a) Okiki.
(b) Ilujinle.
(c) Ailatu.
(d) Odum.

Short Answer Questions

1. How does Sadiku suggest that Lakunle save the bride-price for Sidi?

2. What custom does Sadiku mention to tempt Sidi to marry Baroka?

3. To what object does Sadiku compare the men in Baroka's family?

4. In the opening of "Noon," what is Sidi doing while Sadiku tries to talk to her?

5. What job does Baroka give to his favorite wife?

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