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

Multiple Choice Questions

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

8. What custom does Sadiku mention to tempt Sidi to marry Baroka?
(a) Younger siblings waiting to marry until older siblings marry.
(b) Prominent men having several wives.
(c) The gifts and money that her family will receive.
(d) The new Bale inheriting the old Bale's wife.

9. When Lakunle calls Sidi, "My Ruth, my Rachel, Esther, Bathsheba," (20), whom is he comparing Sidi to?
(a) The heroines of famous Western novels.
(b) Important women in the Bible.
(c) Famous Ethiopian actresses.
(d) His own sisters.

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

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

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

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

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

15. 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 seducing Lakunle's younger sister.
(d) He tells about Baroka getting the railroad rerouted.

Short Answer Questions

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

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

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

4. What is Sadiku's response to Sidi's refusal of Baroka's proposal?

5. What is the second setting in the "Noon" section of the play?

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