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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 is the author of The Lion and the Jewel?
(a) Soyinka.
(b) Sadiku.
(c) Lakunle.
(d) Baroka.

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

3. What custom does Lakunle want to get rid of?
(a) Having a hereditary leader.
(b) Judging women based on their looks.
(c) Tea drinking.
(d) Polygamy.

4. 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 admire his education but think that he is corrupt.
(d) They respect and fear him.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. Who is Ogun?

2. What does Lakunle think of the villagers?

3. What does Sadiku say will happen to Lakunle if he stays for the women's ritual?

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

5. Who is Sidi?

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