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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 are the village school children learning when the play opens?
(a) A Nigerian folktale.
(b) The English alphabet.
(c) English greetings.
(d) The times tables.

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

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

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

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

Short Answer Questions

1. While Lakunle is telling his story about Baroka's corruption, what does Sidi do?

2. When Lakunle lists a large number of adjectives to describe their marriage customs, Sidi asks, "Is the bag empty? Why did you stop?" What literary technique is being used, here?

3. What does Lakunle imply is usually responsible for women's strange behavior?

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

5. What kind of transportation does Lakunle say he wants to bring to the village?

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