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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Sidi has already changed the way she dresses for Lakunle. What does she say is the consequence of this change?
(a) She has trouble getting her work done.
(b) She can hardly breathe.
(c) Her clothes make her sad, now.
(d) The other villagers make fun of her.

2. What is Sidi carrying in the opening of the play?
(a) Rice.
(b) A magazine.
(c) Books.
(d) Water.

3. What important piece of information does Sadiku give Sidi as a reason to marry Baroka?
(a) Baroka has promised that Sidi will be his last wife.
(b) Baroka will take her as a concubine if she does not agree to marry him.
(c) Baroka has promised to divorce all of his other wives.
(d) Baroka is willing to pay double the expected bride-price.

4. When the play opens, who has Sidi promised to marry?
(a) The lost traveller.
(b) The photographer.
(c) Lakunle.
(d) Baroka.

5. What is the formal title of the village leader?
(a) Bale.
(b) Alakowe.
(c) Ilujinle.
(d) Baba.

Short Answer Questions

1. Why is Baroka jealous of Sidi?

2. Who is the author of The Lion and the Jewel?

3. Whom does Baroka call "the queen of them all" (31)?

4. When Lakunle calls Sidi, "My Ruth, my Rachel, Esther, Bathsheba," (20), whom is he comparing Sidi to?

5. Who is Ogun?

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