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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 does Sidi suggest that Lakunle should do if he does not like the village?
(a) Suffer in silence.
(b) Learn to see it in a new way.
(c) Work to change it.
(d) Move.

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

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

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

5. What is Sidi carrying in the opening of the play?
(a) Rice.
(b) Water.
(c) Books.
(d) A magazine.

Short Answer Questions

1. Besides her own beauty, what does Sidi point out to Sadiku about the photographs?

2. What additional request does Sadiku make of Sidi, after Sidi turns down Baroka's proposal?

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

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

5. Who is Ogun?

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