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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 corrupt.
(b) He is greedy.
(c) He is jealous.
(d) He is generous.

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

3. Near the end of "Noon," why does Baroka start talking about winning a log-tossing match and hunting leopards?
(a) Sadiku is teasing him about getting older.
(b) He is anxious to prove that he is still masculine and powerful.
(c) He is trying to impress Sadiku, because he is afraid that she does not love him.
(d) Sadiku has asked him what she can tell Sidi to persuade Sidi to marry him.

4. What does Lakunle say is true about women's intelligence?
(a) They are good at talking, but not good at math.
(b) They have smaller and less capable brains.
(c) They are men's intellectual equals.
(d) They are better at strategy than men are.

5. In the opening of "Night," where is Sidi?
(a) Shopping in the market.
(b) Inside the schoolhouse.
(c) On a village road.
(d) In Baroka's bedroom.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Sadiku say will happen to Lakunle if he stays for the women's ritual?

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

3. What question does Baroka pretend that he has not asked?

4. What important piece of information does Sadiku give Sidi as a reason to marry Baroka?

5. What does Lakunle think of the villagers?

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