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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What custom does Sadiku mention to tempt Sidi to marry Baroka?
(a) The new Bale inheriting the old Bale's wife.
(b) Prominent men having several wives.
(c) The gifts and money that her family will receive.
(d) Younger siblings waiting to marry until older siblings marry.

2. What does Lakunle think of the villagers?
(a) He thinks they are lazy and cruel.
(b) He thinks they are innocent and childlike.
(c) He thinks they are ignorant savages.
(d) He thinks they are hard-working and clever.

3. Why does Lakunle object to Sidi carrying things on her head?
(a) He says it makes her look like a beast of burden.
(b) He says it is bad for her spine.
(c) He says it is an example of how women are discriminated against.
(d) He says it is the way men, not women, carry things.

4. What does Lakunle say that he wants a wife to be?
(a) A servant.
(b) A partner.
(c) Property.
(d) A leader.

5. What is the formal title of the village leader?
(a) Alakowe.
(b) Bale.
(c) Ilujinle.
(d) Baba.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who is the author of The Lion and the Jewel?

2. Who is the village schoolmaster?

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

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

5. What secret does Sadkiu share with Sidi?

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