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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. When Lakunle lists a large number of adjectives to describe their marriage customs, Sidi asks, "Is the bag empty? Why did you stop?" What literary technique is being used, here?
(a) Metaphor.
(b) Personification.
(c) Euphemism.
(d) Allegory.

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

3. When Sidi says that Sadiku has a "honey tongue," (20), what literary technique is being used?
(a) Allegory.
(b) Synechdoche.
(c) Metonymy.
(d) Personification.

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

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

Short Answer Questions

1. What is the formal title of the village leader?

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

3. Who is the author of The Lion and the Jewel?

4. What is Sidi carrying in the opening of the play?

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

(see the answer key)

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