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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 evidence does Sidi give that women are not the "weaker sex" (4)?
(a) They are good in a crisis.
(b) They are able to rule their households without social power.
(c) They do a lot of hard physical labor.
(d) They are the ones who give birth.

2. What does Lakunle say that he wants a wife to be?
(a) A servant.
(b) Property.
(c) A partner.
(d) A leader.

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

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

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

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Sidi say a man has to do in order to marry her?

2. In "Noon," what example of Baroka's corruption does Lakunle give?

3. Near the end of "Noon," what does Sadiku say that angers Baroka?

4. Sidi has already changed the way she dresses for Lakunle. What does she say is the consequence of this change?

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

(see the answer key)

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