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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 important piece of information does Sadiku give Sidi as a reason to marry Baroka?
(a) Baroka will take her as a concubine if she does not agree to marry him.
(b) Baroka has promised to divorce all of his other wives.
(c) Baroka is willing to pay double the expected bride-price.
(d) Baroka has promised that Sidi will be his last wife.

2. How did Sidi meet the "lost Traveller"?
(a) He passed out from drinking and Sidi is the one her found him.
(b) He fell in the river trying to sneak a picture of Sidi bathing.
(c) His car broke down and he stopped Sidi to ask for help.
(d) He came to the village on assignment for his magazine and Sidi was pointed out as the "jewel" of the village.

3. In the opening of "Noon," what is Sidi doing while Sadiku tries to talk to her?
(a) Arguing with Lakunle.
(b) Looking at her pictures in the magazine.
(c) Carrying firewood.
(d) Carrying water.

4. When Lakunle calls Sidi, "My Ruth, my Rachel, Esther, Bathsheba," (20), whom is he comparing Sidi to?
(a) His own sisters.
(b) Famous Ethiopian actresses.
(c) The heroines of famous Western novels.
(d) Important women in the Bible.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. What is Sadiku's response to Sidi's refusal of Baroka's proposal?

2. What does Sidi fear will happen if she marries without following tradition?

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

4. How do the villagers feel about Lakunle?

5. Who is Sadiku?

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