2. What important piece of information does Sadiku give Sidi as a reason to marry Baroka?
(a) Baroka will take her as a concubine if she does not agree to marry him.
(b) Baroka has promised to divorce all of his other wives.
(c) Baroka is willing to pay double the expected bride-price.
(d) Baroka has promised that Sidi will be his last wife.

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

4. Near the end of "Noon," why does Baroka start talking about winning a log-tossing match and hunting leopards?
(a) He is anxious to prove that he is still masculine and powerful.
(b) Sadiku is teasing him about getting older.
(c) Sadiku has asked him what she can tell Sidi to persuade Sidi to marry him.
(d) He is trying to impress Sadiku, because he is afraid that she does not love him.

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

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

7. Near the end of "Noon," what does Sadiku say that angers Baroka?
(a) Sadiku does not trust the Favorite to take care of him.
(b) Sidi thinks he is too old.
(c) Sidi will not marry him.
(d) Sadiku does not want him to take another wife.

8. What job does Baroka give to his favorite wife?
(a) Carrying messages for him.
(b) Pulling his underarm hairs.
(c) Rubbing his feet.
(d) Serving him at dinner.

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

10. Whom does Sidi credit with having taught her to value herself and think critically about her choices?
(a) Lakunle and the stranger from Lagos.
(b) Her mother and father.
(c) The stranger from Lagos and her father.
(d) Lakunle and her mother.

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

12. What is the second setting in the "Noon" section of the play?
(a) The schoolhouse.
(b) Baroka's dining room.
(c) Baroka's bedroom.
(d) Sidi's home.

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

14. When Sidi says that Sadiku has a "honey tongue," (20), what literary technique is being used?
(a) Synechdoche.
(b) Metonymy.
(c) Personification.
(d) Allegory.

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