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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Section 2: "Noon".

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Why does Lakunle object to Sidi carrying things on her head?
(a) He says it is an example of how women are discriminated against.
(b) He says it is the way men, not women, carry things.
(c) He says it is bad for her spine.
(d) He says it makes her look like a beast of burden.

2. To what part of a lion does Sidi compare Baroka when she speaks with Sadiku?
(a) Its teeth.
(b) Its claws.
(c) Its mane.
(d) Its hind-quarters.

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

4. Near the end of "Noon," why does Baroka start talking about winning a log-tossing match and hunting leopards?
(a) He is trying to impress Sadiku, because he is afraid that she does not love him.
(b) Sadiku has asked him what she can tell Sidi to persuade Sidi to marry him.
(c) He is anxious to prove that he is still masculine and powerful.
(d) Sadiku is teasing him about getting older.

5. How do the villagers feel about Lakunle?
(a) They think he has done great things for their village.
(b) They think he is strange and full of silly, pretentious ideas.
(c) They respect and fear him.
(d) They admire his education but think that he is corrupt.

Short Answer Questions

1. How did Sidi meet the "lost Traveller"?

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

3. What custom does Sadiku mention to tempt Sidi to marry Baroka?

4. What does Lakunle say is true about women's intelligence?

5. Why is Baroka jealous of Sidi?

(see the answer key)

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