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

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

3. Who is the author of The Lion and the Jewel?
(a) Sadiku.
(b) Soyinka.
(c) Lakunle.
(d) Baroka.

4. Which word could reasonably be used to describe Lakunle's way of talking?
(a) Respectful.
(b) Condescending.
(c) Pessimistic.
(d) Cheerful.

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

Short Answer Questions

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

2. Who is Sadiku?

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

4. While Sadiku tickles and rubs his feet, what does Baroka do?

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

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