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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. How do the villagers feel about Lakunle?
(a) They admire his education but think that he is corrupt.
(b) They think he has done great things for their village.
(c) They respect and fear him.
(d) They think he is strange and full of silly, pretentious ideas.

2. When Lakunle learns that Sidi has lost her virginity to Baroka, what is his response?
(a) He tells her that she disgusts him.
(b) He decides to move away from the village.
(c) He still wants to marry her.
(d) He faints in the middle of the village square.

3. In the opening of "Night," where is Sidi?
(a) In Baroka's bedroom.
(b) Inside the schoolhouse.
(c) On a village road.
(d) Shopping in the market.

4. 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.

5. How does Sadiku suggest that Lakunle save the bride-price for Sidi?
(a) Writing.
(b) Farming.
(c) Photography.
(d) Fishing.

Short Answer Questions

1. Sidi has already changed the way she dresses for Lakunle. What does she say is the consequence of this change?

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

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

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

5. What news does Sadiku bring to Sidi in the opening of "Noon"?

(see the answer key)

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