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

2. How does Sadiku suggest that Lakunle save the bride-price for Sidi?
(a) Writing.
(b) Fishing.
(c) Photography.
(d) Farming.

3. Why is Baroka jealous of Sidi?
(a) The villagers suggest that Sidi would make a better leader.
(b) Lakunle believes that Sidi is smarter than Baroka.
(c) Important people from Lagos want to meet Sidi.
(d) Sidi appears more times in the magazine.

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

5. 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) Sadiku has asked him what she can tell Sidi to persuade Sidi to marry him.
(d) He is trying to impress Sadiku, because he is afraid that she does not love him.

Short Answer Questions

1. What is Sidi carrying in the opening of the play?

2. What does Sidi fear will happen if she marries without following tradition?

3. What does the strange machine in Baroka's room turn out to be?

4. What is the formal title of the village leader?

5. Who is the village schoolmaster?

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