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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Which word could reasonably be used to describe Lakunle's way of talking?
(a) Condescending.
(b) Cheerful.
(c) Pessimistic.
(d) Respectful.

2. When Sidi enters Baroka's house, what is Baroka doing?
(a) Wrestling.
(b) Sleeping.
(c) Yelling at one of his wives.
(d) Looking at his plans for the village.

3. Who plays the role of Baroka in the "dance of the lost Traveller"?
(a) Soyinka.
(b) Baroka.
(c) Sidi.
(d) Sadiku.

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

5. While Sadiku tickles and rubs his feet, what does Baroka do?
(a) Reminds her of how young they were when they got married.
(b) Looks at his picture in the magazine.
(c) Asks her opinion about his marriage to Sidi.
(d) Tells her what a terrible job his newest wife is doing.

Short Answer Questions

1. What kind of school does Lakunle wish the village had?

2. When Sadiku addresses Baroka as "high and mighty lion," what literary device is being used?

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

4. When Lakunle calls Sidi, "My Ruth, my Rachel, Esther, Bathsheba," (20), whom is he comparing Sidi to?

5. Who is the hypothetical suitor that Sidi discusses with Baroka?

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