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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. While Lakunle is telling his story about Baroka's corruption, what does Sidi do?
(a) Laughs and adds details to the story.
(b) Sneaks away.
(c) Stands very still, looking upset and shocked.
(d) Argues with him about the truth of his story.

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

3. What evidence does Sidi give that women are not the "weaker sex" (4)?
(a) They do a lot of hard physical labor.
(b) They are able to rule their households without social power.
(c) They are the ones who give birth.
(d) They are good in a crisis.

4. 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) She feels bad for arguing with him earlier and wants to make it up to him.
(d) Lakunle is the best dancer in their village.

5. To what part of a lion does Sidi compare Baroka when she speaks with Sadiku?
(a) Its claws.
(b) Its mane.
(c) Its hind-quarters.
(d) Its teeth.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Lakunle think of the villagers?

2. Who is Sadiku?

3. When Sidi says that Sadiku has a "honey tongue," (20), what literary technique is being used?

4. What is Sadiku's response to Sidi's refusal of Baroka's proposal?

5. What are the village school children learning when the play opens?

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