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

2. What is the second setting in the "Noon" section of the play?
(a) Baroka's bedroom.
(b) Sidi's home.
(c) Baroka's dining room.
(d) The schoolhouse.

3. Who is Ogun?
(a) A Yoruba god.
(b) The leader of a nearby village.
(c) The "lost Traveller."
(d) The mayor of Lagos.

4. What is the name of the village?
(a) Alakowe..
(b) Baba.
(c) Bale.
(d) Ilujinle.

5. Who plays the role of Baroka in the "dance of the lost Traveller"?
(a) Sadiku.
(b) Baroka.
(c) Sidi.
(d) Soyinka.

Short Answer Questions

1. When Lakunle learns that Sidi has lost her virginity to Baroka, what is his response?

2. What job does Baroka give to his favorite wife?

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

4. When Lakunle talks about machines that will someday help women with their work, what is Sidi's reply?

5. What kind of school does Lakunle wish the village had?

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