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

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 makes her look like a beast of burden.
(d) He says it is bad for her spine.

2. 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?
(a) Metaphor.
(b) Personification.
(c) Euphemism.
(d) Allegory.

3. What does Sidi say a man has to do in order to marry her?
(a) Pay her bride-price.
(b) Kill a lion.
(c) Speak with her father.
(d) Become a leader.

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

5. What does Lakunle say that he wants a wife to be?
(a) A partner.
(b) A leader.
(c) A servant.
(d) Property.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. What is the name of the village?

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

4. Why does Sidi have Lakunle play the "lost Traveller" in their dance?

5. What "modern" custom does Lakunle try to force on Sidi?

(see the answer key)

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