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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Besides her own beauty, what does Sidi point out to Sadiku about the photographs?
(a) The village is small and poor.
(b) Lakunle is the most handsome man in the village.
(c) They will earn her a husband from Lagos.
(d) Baroka is old and unattractive.

2. What is happening onstage while Lakunle tells the story of Baroka's corruption?
(a) Actors recreate a pantomimed version of his story.
(b) Schoolboys hang out the window of the school, mocking Lakunle.
(c) The man from Lagos has reappeared.
(d) Baroka is hiding behind a market stall, listening.

3. In the opening of "Noon," what is Sidi doing while Sadiku tries to talk to her?
(a) Looking at her pictures in the magazine.
(b) Carrying firewood.
(c) Carrying water.
(d) Arguing with Lakunle.

4. What is Sadiku's response to Sidi's refusal of Baroka's proposal?
(a) She thinks that Sidi has lost her mind.
(b) She thinks that Sidi is being clever.
(c) She thinks that Sidi is only pretending to refuse.
(d) She thinks that Sidi has become vain because of the photographs.

5. Why does Sidi not want to spend any time alone with Baroka?
(a) She is worried about his reputation for violence.
(b) She has heard that he is extremely corrupt.
(c) She is worried that he will compromise her honor.
(d) She finds him too disgusting to be alone with him.

Short Answer Questions

1. Where does the "lost Traveller" come from?

2. Who is Sadiku?

3. What evidence does Sidi give that women are not the "weaker sex" (4)?

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

5. Why is Baroka jealous of Sidi?

(see the answer key)

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