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

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

3. Near the end of "Noon," what does Sadiku say that angers Baroka?
(a) Sadiku does not trust the Favorite to take care of him.
(b) Sidi thinks he is too old.
(c) Sidi will not marry him.
(d) Sadiku does not want him to take another wife.

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

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

Short Answer Questions

1. How do the villagers feel about Lakunle?

2. When Baroka asks if the hypothetical suitor is "repulsive," (44), what is Sidi's answer?

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

4. How does Sadiku suggest that Lakunle save the bride-price for Sidi?

5. What does Baroka means when he says, "The monkey sweats" (54)?

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