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

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. What is the formal title of the village leader?
(a) Baba.
(b) Ilujinle.
(c) Bale.
(d) Alakowe.

3. Who is Sadiku?
(a) Sidi's mother.
(b) One of Baroka's concubines.
(c) Baroka's favorite wife.
(d) Baroka's senior wife.

4. What custom does Sadiku mention to tempt Sidi to marry Baroka?
(a) The gifts and money that her family will receive.
(b) Prominent men having several wives.
(c) Younger siblings waiting to marry until older siblings marry.
(d) The new Bale inheriting the old Bale's wife.

5. What does Lakunle say is true about women's intelligence?
(a) They have smaller and less capable brains.
(b) They are men's intellectual equals.
(c) They are good at talking, but not good at math.
(d) They are better at strategy than men are.

Short Answer Questions

1. In "Noon," what example of Baroka's corruption does Lakunle give?

2. What does Sidi suggest that Lakunle should do if he does not like the village?

3. What is happening onstage while Lakunle tells the story of Baroka's corruption?

4. What additional request does Sadiku make of Sidi, after Sidi turns down Baroka's proposal?

5. In the opening of "Noon," what is Sidi doing while Sadiku tries to talk to her?

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