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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Sidi has already changed the way she dresses for Lakunle. What does she say is the consequence of this change?
(a) The other villagers make fun of her.
(b) She can hardly breathe.
(c) She has trouble getting her work done.
(d) Her clothes make her sad, now.

2. 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.

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

4. Which word could reasonably be used to describe Lakunle's way of talking?
(a) Respectful.
(b) Condescending.
(c) Pessimistic.
(d) Cheerful.

5. What confession does Baroka make to Sadiku that he says he has told no one else?
(a) He is afraid he is becoming impotent.
(b) He regrets his most recent marriage.
(c) He does not actually love Sidi.
(d) He is ready to step down as Bale.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. Why does Sidi have Lakunle play the "lost Traveller" in their dance?

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

4. What important piece of information does Sadiku give Sidi as a reason to marry Baroka?

5. When Lakunle lists a large number of adjectives to describe their marriage customs, Sidi asks, "Is the bag empty? Why did you stop?" What literary technique is being used, here?

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