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

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. 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 regrets his most recent marriage.
(c) He is ready to step down as Bale.
(d) He is afraid he is becoming impotent.

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

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

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

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

7. 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) Sneaks away.
(d) Argues with him about the truth of his story.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Short Answer Questions

1. What news does Sadiku bring to Sidi in the opening of "Noon"?

2. When Sidi says that Sadiku has a "honey tongue," (20), what literary technique is being used?

3. Who is Sadiku?

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

5. In the opening of "Noon," what is Sidi doing while Sadiku tries to talk to her?

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