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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. 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?
(a) Allegory.
(b) Personification.
(c) Euphemism.
(d) Metaphor.

2. Why is Baroka jealous of Sidi?
(a) Sidi appears more times in the magazine.
(b) Important people from Lagos want to meet Sidi.
(c) The villagers suggest that Sidi would make a better leader.
(d) Lakunle believes that Sidi is smarter than Baroka.

3. Why does Lakunle object to Sidi carrying things on her head?
(a) He says it is the way men, not women, carry things.
(b) He says it makes her look like a beast of burden.
(c) He says it is bad for her spine.
(d) He says it is an example of how women are discriminated against.

4. What is the second setting in the "Noon" section of the play?
(a) Baroka's dining room.
(b) Sidi's home.
(c) Baroka's bedroom.
(d) The schoolhouse.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. What is the formal title of the village leader?

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

3. Whom does Sidi credit with having taught her to value herself and think critically about her choices?

4. When Lakunle talks about machines that will someday help women with their work, what is Sidi's reply?

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

(see the answer key)

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