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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. When Lakunle hears Baroka's plans for Sidi, what does he say about Baroka?
(a) He is jealous.
(b) He is generous.
(c) He is corrupt.
(d) He is greedy.

2. Who is Ogun?
(a) The "lost Traveller."
(b) The leader of a nearby village.
(c) The mayor of Lagos.
(d) A Yoruba god.

3. In the conversation in his bedroom, to what does Baroka compare Sidi?
(a) A flea.
(b) A cockroach.
(c) A dog.
(d) A lioness.

4. What does Sidi suggest that Lakunle should do if he does not like the village?
(a) Move.
(b) Suffer in silence.
(c) Learn to see it in a new way.
(d) Work to change it.

5. Besides her own beauty, what does Sidi point out to Sadiku about the photographs?
(a) They will earn her a husband from Lagos.
(b) Lakunle is the most handsome man in the village.
(c) Baroka is old and unattractive.
(d) The village is small and poor.

Short Answer Questions

1. What is ironic about Sidi saying that Sadiku has a "honey tongue" (20)?

2. While Lakunle is telling his story about Baroka's corruption, what does Sidi do?

3. What does Sidi fear will happen if she marries without following tradition?

4. Near the end of "Noon," what does Sadiku say that angers Baroka?

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

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