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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Near the end of "Noon," what does Sadiku say that angers Baroka?
(a) Sadiku does not trust the Favorite to take care of him.
(b) Sidi will not marry him.
(c) Sidi thinks he is too old.
(d) Sadiku does not want him to take another wife.

2. How did Sidi meet the "lost Traveller"?
(a) He came to the village on assignment for his magazine and Sidi was pointed out as the "jewel" of the village.
(b) He passed out from drinking and Sidi is the one her found him.
(c) His car broke down and he stopped Sidi to ask for help.
(d) He fell in the river trying to sneak a picture of Sidi bathing.

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

4. What additional request does Sadiku make of Sidi, after Sidi turns down Baroka's proposal?
(a) She asks Sidi not to tell anyone about Baroka's proposal.
(b) She asks Sidi to come to Baroka's house to tell him her answer in person.
(c) She asks Sidi to come to dinner at Baroka's house.
(d) She asks Sidi to at least think about it overnight.

5. 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.

Short Answer Questions

1. What are the village school children learning when the play opens?

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

3. What is Sidi carrying in the opening of the play?

4. Who is the village schoolmaster?

5. Near the end of "Noon," why does Baroka start talking about winning a log-tossing match and hunting leopards?

(see the answer key)

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