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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Where does the "lost Traveller" come from?
(a) A nearby village.
(b) Lagos.
(c) Zimbabwe.
(d) England.

2. When Sidi asks if Baroka has given his Favorite a reason to be displeased with him, what is she hinting at?
(a) His temper.
(b) His mistreatment of his wives.
(c) His impotence.
(d) His proposal to her.

3. What mysterious object does Sadiku have wrapped up in the beginning of "Night"?
(a) A drum.
(b) Part of Sidi's bride-price.
(c) A statue of Baroka.
(d) A sacrifice to Sango.

4. Who is the hypothetical suitor that Sidi discusses with Baroka?
(a) Someone she has invented to make Baroka jealous.
(b) Lakunle.
(c) The stranger from Lagos.
(d) Baroka himself.

5. Why does Sidi not want to spend any time alone with Baroka?
(a) She is worried about his reputation for violence.
(b) She finds him too disgusting to be alone with him.
(c) She has heard that he is extremely corrupt.
(d) She is worried that he will compromise her honor.

Short Answer Questions

1. What is Sadiku's response to Sidi's refusal of Baroka's proposal?

2. What does Lakunle think of the villagers?

3. Who plays the role of Baroka in the "dance of the lost Traveller"?

4. Who is Sidi?

5. How did Sidi meet the "lost Traveller"?

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