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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Whom does Sidi credit with having taught her to value herself and think critically about her choices?
(a) Lakunle and the stranger from Lagos.
(b) Lakunle and her mother.
(c) The stranger from Lagos and her father.
(d) Her mother and father.

2. How did Sidi meet the "lost Traveller"?
(a) He fell in the river trying to sneak a picture of Sidi bathing.
(b) He came to the village on assignment for his magazine and Sidi was pointed out as the "jewel" of the village.
(c) He passed out from drinking and Sidi is the one her found him.
(d) His car broke down and he stopped Sidi to ask for help.

3. What additional request does Sadiku make of Sidi, after Sidi turns down Baroka's proposal?
(a) She asks Sidi to come to dinner at Baroka's house.
(b) She asks Sidi to come to Baroka's house to tell him her answer in person.
(c) She asks Sidi not to tell anyone about Baroka's proposal.
(d) She asks Sidi to at least think about it overnight.

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

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

Short Answer Questions

1. Why does Baroka send Sidi to look for the Favorite's shawl?

2. What kind of shoes is Lakune wearing with his suit?

3. Who is the author of The Lion and the Jewel?

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

5. When Sidi returns to the clearing, what does Sadiku learn?

(see the answer key)

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