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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Section 2: "Noon".

Multiple Choice Questions

1. To what part of a lion does Sidi compare Baroka when she speaks with Sadiku?
(a) Its claws.
(b) Its hind-quarters.
(c) Its teeth.
(d) Its mane.

2. What is ironic about Sidi saying that Sadiku has a "honey tongue" (20)?
(a) Sadiku is one of the few characters whose speech is not broken into poetic lines.
(b) Sadiku is obviously lying to Sidi.
(c) Sadiku's speech is densely packed with double-meanings and metaphors.
(d) Sadiku is the only character who actually cares about Sidi.

3. What additional request does Sadiku make of Sidi, after Sidi turns down Baroka's proposal?
(a) She asks Sidi to come to dinner at Baroka's house.
(b) She asks Sidi to at least think about it overnight.
(c) She asks Sidi not to tell anyone about Baroka's proposal.
(d) She asks Sidi to come to Baroka's house to tell him her answer in person.

4. To whom does Sadiku pray on Sidi's behalf?
(a) Ogun.
(b) Sango.
(c) Jesus Christ.
(d) The Christian God.

5. What does Sidi say a man has to do in order to marry her?
(a) Pay her bride-price.
(b) Speak with her father.
(c) Kill a lion.
(d) Become a leader.

Short Answer Questions

1. When Sidi says that Sadiku has a "honey tongue," (20), what literary technique is being used?

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

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

4. Whom does Sidi credit with having taught her to value herself and think critically about her choices?

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

(see the answer key)

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