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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Near the end of "Noon," what does Sadiku say that angers Baroka?
(a) Sadiku does not trust the Favorite to take care of him.
(b) Sidi will not marry him.
(c) Sadiku does not want him to take another wife.
(d) Sidi thinks he is too old.

2. What is the setting for the opening of "Noon"?
(a) The countryside outside the village.
(b) A road near the market.
(c) Baroka's house.
(d) The village square.

3. What does Baroka means when he says, "The monkey sweats" (54)?
(a) Even though people do not realize it, power is a burden to him.
(b) Sadiku should not have betrayed him.
(c) He has the power to punish Sidi for not marrying him.
(d) Lakunle only pretends to know everything, but underneath he is very naive.

4. What excuse does Baraka give in advance, in case he loses his wrestling match?
(a) He is very tired.
(b) His opponent is an expert.
(c) His armpit hurts.
(d) He is distracted by Sidi.

5. What evidence does Sidi give that women are not the "weaker sex" (4)?
(a) They do a lot of hard physical labor.
(b) They are able to rule their households without social power.
(c) They are good in a crisis.
(d) They are the ones who give birth.

Short Answer Questions

1. What additional request does Sadiku make of Sidi, after Sidi turns down Baroka's proposal?

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

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

4. Whom does Sidi credit with having taught her to value herself and think critically about her choices?

5. What is the name of the village?

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