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

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. What are the village school children learning when the play opens?
(a) The times tables.
(b) English greetings.
(c) A Nigerian folktale.
(d) The English alphabet.

3. What "modern" custom does Lakunle try to force on Sidi?
(a) Kissing.
(b) Shaking hands.
(c) Holding hands.
(d) Hugging.

4. What kind of shoes is Lakune wearing with his suit?
(a) Platform shoes.
(b) Army boots.
(c) Formal black shoes.
(d) White sneakers.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. What job does Baroka give to his favorite wife?

2. Besides her own beauty, what does Sidi point out to Sadiku about the photographs?

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

4. What news does Sadiku bring to Sidi in the opening of "Noon"?

5. Whom does Baroka call "the queen of them all" (31)?

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