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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Who plays the role of Baroka in the "dance of the lost Traveller"?
(a) Baroka.
(b) Sidi.
(c) Sadiku.
(d) Soyinka.

2. Why does Sidi have Lakunle play the "lost Traveller" in their dance?
(a) Lakunle is the best dancer in their village.
(b) She feels bad for arguing with him earlier and wants to make it up to him.
(c) She is pointing out that he is making himself an outsider.
(d) Lakunle asks Sidi for the role because he is trying to get back on her good side.

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

4. What does Sidi suggest that Lakunle should do if he does not like the village?
(a) Move.
(b) Learn to see it in a new way.
(c) Suffer in silence.
(d) Work to change it.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. What is Sadiku's response to Sidi's refusal of Baroka's proposal?

2. What custom does Sadiku mention to tempt Sidi to marry Baroka?

3. Near the end of "Noon," what does Sadiku say that angers Baroka?

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

5. What is ironic about Sidi saying that Sadiku has a "honey tongue" (20)?

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