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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Who is Sidi?
(a) The senior wife of the village leader.
(b) The best friend of the "jewel" of the village.
(c) The "jewel" of the village.
(d) The favorite wife of the village leader.

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

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

4. 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) Younger siblings waiting to marry until older siblings marry.
(d) The gifts and money that her family will receive.

5. In the conversation in his bedroom, to what does Baroka compare Sidi?
(a) A cockroach.
(b) A flea.
(c) A lioness.
(d) A dog.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. In "Noon," what example of Baroka's corruption does Lakunle give?

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

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

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

(see the answer key)

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