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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 hears Baroka's plans for Sidi, what does he say about Baroka?
(a) He is jealous.
(b) He is generous.
(c) He is greedy.
(d) He is corrupt.

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

3. When Lakunle talks about machines that will someday help women with their work, what is Sidi's reply?
(a) She says that he is lying and that these things do not exist.
(b) She says that she will marry him if he can get her these machines.
(c) She says that he will turn their whole world upside down.
(d) She says that she will move to Lagos, where she can use these machines.

4. 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) Metaphor.
(b) Euphemism.
(c) Personification.
(d) Allegory.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. While Sadiku tickles and rubs his feet, what does Baroka do?

2. In the opening of "Noon," to what does Sidi compare Lakunle?

3. When the play opens, who has Sidi promised to marry?

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

5. Why does Sidi have Lakunle play the "lost Traveller" in their dance?

(see the answer key)

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