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

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

3. Whom does Baroka call "the queen of them all" (31)?
(a) Ailatu.
(b) Sidi.
(c) Sadiku.
(d) The Favorite.

4. What does Lakunle say is inappropriate about the way Sidi is dressed?
(a) It is old-fashioned.
(b) It is immodest.
(c) It is eccentric.
(d) It is too masculine.

5. Who is the author of The Lion and the Jewel?
(a) Lakunle.
(b) Sadiku.
(c) Baroka.
(d) Soyinka.

Short Answer Questions

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

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

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

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

5. Why does Sidi not want to spend any time alone with Baroka?

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