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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 is Sidi carrying in the opening of the play?
(a) Water.
(b) Rice.
(c) A magazine.
(d) Books.

2. 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.

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

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

5. What does Lakunle say is inappropriate about the way Sidi is dressed?
(a) It is immodest.
(b) It is eccentric.
(c) It is too masculine.
(d) It is old-fashioned.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. What does Lakunle say is true about women's intelligence?

3. What is ironic about Sidi saying that Sadiku has a "honey tongue" (20)?

4. Near the end of "Noon," what does Sadiku say that angers Baroka?

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

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