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

Multiple Choice Questions

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

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

3. When Lakunle talks about machines that will someday help women with their work, what is Sidi's reply?
(a) She says that he will turn their whole world upside down.
(b) She says that she will move to Lagos, where she can use these machines.
(c) She says that he is lying and that these things do not exist.
(d) She says that she will marry him if he can get her these machines.

4. What does Sidi fear will happen if she marries without following tradition?
(a) She will lose the status that she has as a leader in her village.
(b) Her parents will disown her.
(c) People will gossip that she was not a virgin when she married.
(d) She will end up with a worthless husband.

5. What does Sadiku say will happen to Lakunle if he stays for the women's ritual?
(a) He will become one of the women.
(b) They will chop him up and sacrifice him.
(c) He will lose his mind.
(d) They will tell Baroka.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. Besides her own beauty, what does Sidi point out to Sadiku about the photographs?

3. What does Lakunle say is inappropriate about the way Sidi is dressed?

4. Near the end of "Noon," why does Baroka start talking about winning a log-tossing match and hunting leopards?

5. In the opening of "Night," where is Sidi?

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