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This test consists of 15 multiple choice questions and 5 short answer questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. To what part of a lion does Sidi compare Baroka when she speaks with Sadiku?
(a) Its teeth.
(b) Its mane.
(c) Its hind-quarters.
(d) Its claws.

3. 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) Arguing with Lakunle.
(d) Carrying water.

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

5. While Sadiku tickles and rubs his feet, what does Baroka do?
(a) Asks her opinion about his marriage to Sidi.
(b) Reminds her of how young they were when they got married.
(c) Looks at his picture in the magazine.
(d) Tells her what a terrible job his newest wife is doing.

6. What is happening onstage while Lakunle tells the story of Baroka's corruption?
(a) Actors recreate a pantomimed version of his story.
(b) Schoolboys hang out the window of the school, mocking Lakunle.
(c) Baroka is hiding behind a market stall, listening.
(d) The man from Lagos has reappeared.

7. Why does Sidi not want to spend any time alone with Baroka?
(a) She is worried about his reputation for violence.
(b) She finds him too disgusting to be alone with him.
(c) She is worried that he will compromise her honor.
(d) She has heard that he is extremely corrupt.

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

9. What is the setting for the opening of "Noon"?
(a) A road near the market.
(b) The countryside outside the village.
(c) The village square.
(d) Baroka's house.

10. What confession does Baroka make to Sadiku that he says he has told no one else?
(a) He does not actually love Sidi.
(b) He is ready to step down as Bale.
(c) He regrets his most recent marriage.
(d) He is afraid he is becoming impotent.

11. Who is Sadiku?
(a) One of Baroka's concubines.
(b) Baroka's senior wife.
(c) Sidi's mother.
(d) Baroka's favorite wife.

12. To whom does Sadiku pray on Sidi's behalf?
(a) Jesus Christ.
(b) The Christian God.
(c) Sango.
(d) Ogun.

13. What news does Sadiku bring to Sidi in the opening of "Noon"?
(a) The photographer wants more pictures of her.
(b) Baroka wishes to marry her.
(c) A man in Lagos wishes to marry her.
(d) She has been offered a job in Lagos.

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

15. Besides her own beauty, what does Sidi point out to Sadiku about the photographs?
(a) The village is small and poor.
(b) They will earn her a husband from Lagos.
(c) Baroka is old and unattractive.
(d) Lakunle is the most handsome man in the village.

Short Answer Questions

1. What important piece of information does Sadiku give Sidi as a reason to marry Baroka?

2. What is ironic about Sidi saying that Sadiku has a "honey tongue" (20)?

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

4. What job does Baroka give to his favorite wife?

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

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