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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 does Sidi suggest that Lakunle should do if he does not like the village?
(a) Work to change it.
(b) Learn to see it in a new way.
(c) Suffer in silence.
(d) Move.

2. While Sadiku tickles and rubs his feet, what does Baroka do?
(a) Reminds her of how young they were when they got married.
(b) Tells her what a terrible job his newest wife is doing.
(c) Asks her opinion about his marriage to Sidi.
(d) Looks at his picture in the magazine.

3. Who is Sadiku?
(a) One of Baroka's concubines.
(b) Baroka's senior wife.
(c) Baroka's favorite wife.
(d) Sidi's mother.

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

5. How do the villagers feel about Lakunle?
(a) They respect and fear him.
(b) They think he is strange and full of silly, pretentious ideas.
(c) They think he has done great things for their village.
(d) They admire his education but think that he is corrupt.

Short Answer Questions

1. Why is Baroka jealous of Sidi?

2. When the play opens, who has Sidi promised to marry?

3. Who is the author of The Lion and the Jewel?

4. What is happening onstage while Lakunle tells the story of Baroka's corruption?

5. What is Sadiku's response to Sidi's refusal of Baroka's proposal?

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