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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 does Lakunle imply is usually responsible for women's strange behavior?
(a) The cycling of the moon.
(b) A lack of intelligence.
(c) Jealousy.
(d) Their husbands' treatment of them.

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

3. What does Lakunle think of the villagers?
(a) He thinks they are innocent and childlike.
(b) He thinks they are lazy and cruel.
(c) He thinks they are ignorant savages.
(d) He thinks they are hard-working and clever.

4. What important piece of information does Sadiku give Sidi as a reason to marry Baroka?
(a) Baroka will take her as a concubine if she does not agree to marry him.
(b) Baroka has promised to divorce all of his other wives.
(c) Baroka is willing to pay double the expected bride-price.
(d) Baroka has promised that Sidi will be his last wife.

5. What is the second setting in the "Noon" section of the play?
(a) The schoolhouse.
(b) Baroka's dining room.
(c) Baroka's bedroom.
(d) Sidi's home.

Short Answer Questions

1. What secret does Sadkiu share with Sidi?

2. In the beginning of "Night," when Sadiku addresses Baroka even though he is not present, what literary device is being employed?

3. Why does Sidi have Lakunle play the "lost Traveller" in their dance?

4. In the end of the play, whom does Sidi marry?

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

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