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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Who plays the role of Baroka in the "dance of the lost Traveller"?
(a) Baroka.
(b) Soyinka.
(c) Sidi.
(d) Sadiku.

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

3. Near the end of "Noon," why does Baroka start talking about winning a log-tossing match and hunting leopards?
(a) Sadiku is teasing him about getting older.
(b) Sadiku has asked him what she can tell Sidi to persuade Sidi to marry him.
(c) He is trying to impress Sadiku, because he is afraid that she does not love him.
(d) He is anxious to prove that he is still masculine and powerful.

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

5. Why does Sidi have Lakunle play the "lost Traveller" in their dance?
(a) She is pointing out that he is making himself an outsider.
(b) Lakunle asks Sidi for the role because he is trying to get back on her good side.
(c) Lakunle is the best dancer in their village.
(d) She feels bad for arguing with him earlier and wants to make it up to him.

Short Answer Questions

1. When Lakunle calls Sidi, "My Ruth, my Rachel, Esther, Bathsheba," (20), whom is he comparing Sidi to?

2. What is the name of the village?

3. What is the formal title of the village leader?

4. Who is Ogun?

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

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