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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Section 3: "Night".

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. While Lakunle is telling his story about Baroka's corruption, what does Sidi do?
(a) Laughs and adds details to the story.
(b) Stands very still, looking upset and shocked.
(c) Argues with him about the truth of his story.
(d) Sneaks away.

3. 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 embezzling money meant for the school.
(d) He tells about Baroka getting the railroad rerouted.

4. While Baroka is angrily defending himself from the rumors about the pepper and ground corn, what is Sidi doing?
(a) Singing and dancing.
(b) Looking around his room at the hunting trophies.
(c) Listening skeptically.
(d) Laughing at him.

5. Why does Baroka claim there are no servants in the palace when Sidi arrives?
(a) He sent them away so that he could be alone with Sidi.
(b) It is the day off required under their union agreement.
(c) They have gone to the evening market.
(d) They have all run off.

Short Answer Questions

1. When Sidi returns to the clearing, what does Sadiku learn?

2. Why does Baroka send Sidi to look for the Favorite's shawl?

3. Why does Sidi have Lakunle play the "lost Traveller" in their dance?

4. What is the second setting in the "Noon" section of the play?

5. Which word could reasonably be used to describe Lakunle's way of talking?

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