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

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. What confession does Baroka make to Sadiku that he says he has told no one else?
(a) He regrets his most recent marriage.
(b) He does not actually love Sidi.
(c) He is afraid he is becoming impotent.
(d) He is ready to step down as Bale.

3. Who is the village schoolmaster?
(a) Sadiku.
(b) Soyinka.
(c) Baroka.
(d) Lakunle.

4. When Lakunle talks about machines that will someday help women with their work, what is Sidi's reply?
(a) She says that he is lying and that these things do not exist.
(b) She says that she will marry him if he can get her these machines.
(c) She says that she will move to Lagos, where she can use these machines.
(d) She says that he will turn their whole world upside down.

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

Short Answer Questions

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

2. Who plays the role of Baroka in the "dance of the lost Traveller"?

3. Who is Sidi?

4. To whom does Sadiku pray on Sidi's behalf?

5. What does Sidi suggest that Lakunle should do if he does not like the village?

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