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

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. What is ironic about Sidi saying that Sadiku has a "honey tongue" (20)?
(a) Sadiku is obviously lying to Sidi.
(b) Sadiku is one of the few characters whose speech is not broken into poetic lines.
(c) Sadiku is the only character who actually cares about Sidi.
(d) Sadiku's speech is densely packed with double-meanings and metaphors.

3. Who is Sidi?
(a) The senior wife of the village leader.
(b) The favorite wife of the village leader.
(c) The "jewel" of the village.
(d) The best friend of the "jewel" of the village.

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

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

Short Answer Questions

1. Who is Ogun?

2. What is happening onstage while Lakunle tells the story of Baroka's corruption?

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

4. Sidi has already changed the way she dresses for Lakunle. What does she say is the consequence of this change?

5. What is the name of the village?

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