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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Why does Sidi have Lakunle play the "lost Traveller" in their dance?
(a) Lakunle is the best dancer in their village.
(b) She is pointing out that he is making himself an outsider.
(c) She feels bad for arguing with him earlier and wants to make it up to him.
(d) Lakunle asks Sidi for the role because he is trying to get back on her good side.

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

3. What does Sidi say a man has to do in order to marry her?
(a) Pay her bride-price.
(b) Speak with her father.
(c) Kill a lion.
(d) Become a leader.

4. Who plays the role of Baroka in the "dance of the lost Traveller"?
(a) Sidi.
(b) Sadiku.
(c) Soyinka.
(d) Baroka.

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

Short Answer Questions

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

2. When the play opens, who has Sidi promised to marry?

3. What does Sidi suggest that Lakunle should do if he does not like the village?

4. Who is Sadiku?

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

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