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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 Sidi not want to spend any time alone with Baroka?
(a) She is worried about his reputation for violence.
(b) She has heard that he is extremely corrupt.
(c) She is worried that he will compromise her honor.
(d) She finds him too disgusting to be alone with him.

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

3. What does Sidi say a man has to do in order to marry her?
(a) Pay her bride-price.
(b) Kill a lion.
(c) Become a leader.
(d) Speak with her father.

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

5. Whom does Sidi credit with having taught her to value herself and think critically about her choices?
(a) Lakunle and the stranger from Lagos.
(b) The stranger from Lagos and her father.
(c) Her mother and father.
(d) Lakunle and her mother.

Short Answer Questions

1. What is the second setting in the "Noon" section of the play?

2. Who is the village schoolmaster?

3. What is the setting for the opening of "Noon"?

4. What does Lakunle think of the villagers?

5. What "modern" custom does Lakunle try to force on Sidi?

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