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

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. What is the name of the village?
(a) Bale.
(b) Baba.
(c) Alakowe..
(d) Ilujinle.

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

4. What does Lakunle say that he wants a wife to be?
(a) Property.
(b) A partner.
(c) A servant.
(d) A leader.

5. How did Sidi meet the "lost Traveller"?
(a) His car broke down and he stopped Sidi to ask for help.
(b) He fell in the river trying to sneak a picture of Sidi bathing.
(c) He passed out from drinking and Sidi is the one her found him.
(d) He came to the village on assignment for his magazine and Sidi was pointed out as the "jewel" of the village.

Short Answer Questions

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

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

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

4. What does Sidi say a man has to do in order to marry her?

5. Near the end of "Noon," why does Baroka start talking about winning a log-tossing match and hunting leopards?

(see the answer key)

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