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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 have Lakunle play the "lost Traveller" in their dance?
(a) Lakunle is the best dancer in their village.
(b) Lakunle asks Sidi for the role because he is trying to get back on her good side.
(c) She feels bad for arguing with him earlier and wants to make it up to him.
(d) She is pointing out that he is making himself an outsider.

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

3. What is the setting for the opening of "Noon"?
(a) Baroka's house.
(b) The countryside outside the village.
(c) A road near the market.
(d) The village square.

4. What evidence does Sidi give that women are not the "weaker sex" (4)?
(a) They do a lot of hard physical labor.
(b) They are good in a crisis.
(c) They are able to rule their households without social power.
(d) They are the ones who give birth.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. Why does Sidi decide to go to dinner with Baroka?

2. When the play opens, who has Sidi promised to marry?

3. What kind of shoes is Lakune wearing with his suit?

4. Why does Baroka claim there are no servants in the palace when Sidi arrives?

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

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