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

3. 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.

4. What is ironic about Sidi saying that Sadiku has a "honey tongue" (20)?
(a) Sadiku is one of the few characters whose speech is not broken into poetic lines.
(b) Sadiku is the only character who actually cares about Sidi.
(c) Sadiku is obviously lying to Sidi.
(d) Sadiku's speech is densely packed with double-meanings and metaphors.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. When Lakunle lists a large number of adjectives to describe their marriage customs, Sidi asks, "Is the bag empty? Why did you stop?" What literary technique is being used, here?

2. Besides her own beauty, what does Sidi point out to Sadiku about the photographs?

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

4. Which word could reasonably be used to describe Lakunle's way of talking?

5. What does Lakunle say that he wants a wife to be?

(see the answer key)

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