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

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

3. What news does Sadiku bring to Sidi in the opening of "Noon"?
(a) Baroka wishes to marry her.
(b) A man in Lagos wishes to marry her.
(c) The photographer wants more pictures of her.
(d) She has been offered a job in Lagos.

4. In the opening of "Noon," what is Sidi doing while Sadiku tries to talk to her?
(a) Looking at her pictures in the magazine.
(b) Carrying water.
(c) Carrying firewood.
(d) Arguing with Lakunle.

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

Short Answer Questions

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

2. When Lakunle talks about machines that will someday help women with their work, what is Sidi's reply?

3. What does Sidi fear will happen if she marries without following tradition?

4. To whom does Sadiku pray on Sidi's behalf?

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

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