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

Multiple Choice Questions

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

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

3. While Sadiku tickles and rubs his feet, what does Baroka do?
(a) Reminds her of how young they were when they got married.
(b) Asks her opinion about his marriage to Sidi.
(c) Looks at his picture in the magazine.
(d) Tells her what a terrible job his newest wife is doing.

4. 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) Arguing with Lakunle.
(c) Carrying water.
(d) Carrying firewood.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. Who is Ogun?

2. How did Sidi meet the "lost Traveller"?

3. While Lakunle is telling his story about Baroka's corruption, what does Sidi do?

4. What is the second setting in the "Noon" section of the play?

5. What is the setting for the opening of "Noon"?

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