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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Section 3: "Night".

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Why does Lakunle object to Sidi carrying things on her head?
(a) He says it is an example of how women are discriminated against.
(b) He says it is the way men, not women, carry things.
(c) He says it is bad for her spine.
(d) He says it makes her look like a beast of burden.

2. In "Noon," what example of Baroka's corruption does Lakunle give?
(a) He tells about Baroka getting the railroad rerouted.
(b) He tells about Baroka bribing a judge.
(c) He tells about Baroka embezzling money meant for the school.
(d) He tells about Baroka seducing Lakunle's younger sister.

3. What is Sadiku's response to Sidi's refusal of Baroka's proposal?
(a) She thinks that Sidi is only pretending to refuse.
(b) She thinks that Sidi is being clever.
(c) She thinks that Sidi has become vain because of the photographs.
(d) She thinks that Sidi has lost her mind.

4. What does Lakunle say is true about women's intelligence?
(a) They are men's intellectual equals.
(b) They are good at talking, but not good at math.
(c) They are better at strategy than men are.
(d) They have smaller and less capable brains.

5. What does Lakunle think of the villagers?
(a) He thinks they are hard-working and clever.
(b) He thinks they are lazy and cruel.
(c) He thinks they are innocent and childlike.
(d) He thinks they are ignorant savages.

Short Answer Questions

1. Near the end of "Noon," what does Sadiku say that angers Baroka?

2. What does the strange machine in Baroka's room turn out to be?

3. In the opening of "Noon," to what does Sidi compare Lakunle?

4. Sidi has already changed the way she dresses for Lakunle. What does she say is the consequence of this change?

5. Who is the village schoolmaster?

(see the answer key)

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