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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. How do the villagers feel about Lakunle?
(a) They think he is strange and full of silly, pretentious ideas.
(b) They think he has done great things for their village.
(c) They admire his education but think that he is corrupt.
(d) They respect and fear him.

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

3. 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) Lakunle and her mother.
(c) Her mother and father.
(d) The stranger from Lagos and her father.

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

5. Where does the "lost Traveller" come from?
(a) Zimbabwe.
(b) Lagos.
(c) England.
(d) A nearby village.

Short Answer Questions

1. What confession does Baroka make to Sadiku that he says he has told no one else?

2. Near the end of "Noon," what does Sadiku say that angers Baroka?

3. In "Noon," what example of Baroka's corruption does Lakunle give?

4. Who is Sadiku?

5. When Lakunle talks about machines that will someday help women with their work, what is Sidi's reply?

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