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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Section 3: "Night".

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What kind of shoes is Lakune wearing with his suit?
(a) White sneakers.
(b) Formal black shoes.
(c) Platform shoes.
(d) Army boots.

2. In "Noon," what example of Baroka's corruption does Lakunle give?
(a) He tells about Baroka bribing a judge.
(b) He tells about Baroka seducing Lakunle's younger sister.
(c) He tells about Baroka getting the railroad rerouted.
(d) He tells about Baroka embezzling money meant for the school.

3. Who is Ogun?
(a) The "lost Traveller."
(b) The mayor of Lagos.
(c) A Yoruba god.
(d) The leader of a nearby village.

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

5. In the conversation in his bedroom, to what does Baroka compare Sidi?
(a) A dog.
(b) A cockroach.
(c) A flea.
(d) A lioness.

Short Answer Questions

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

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

3. When Lakunle talks about machines that will someday help women with their work, what is Sidi's reply?

4. Why does Lakunle object to Sidi carrying things on her head?

5. What secret does Sadkiu share with Sidi?

(see the answer key)

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