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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Section 2: "Noon".

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. What does Lakunle think of the villagers?
(a) He thinks they are lazy and cruel.
(b) He thinks they are innocent and childlike.
(c) He thinks they are ignorant savages.
(d) He thinks they are hard-working and clever.

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

4. How did Sidi meet the "lost Traveller"?
(a) He fell in the river trying to sneak a picture of Sidi bathing.
(b) He came to the village on assignment for his magazine and Sidi was pointed out as the "jewel" of the village.
(c) His car broke down and he stopped Sidi to ask for help.
(d) He passed out from drinking and Sidi is the one her found him.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. What "modern" custom does Lakunle try to force on Sidi?

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

3. Who is Sidi?

4. What evidence does Sidi give that women are not the "weaker sex" (4)?

5. What does Lakunle say that he wants a wife to be?

(see the answer key)

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