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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 the formal title of the village leader?
(a) Bale.
(b) Ilujinle.
(c) Alakowe.
(d) Baba.

2. What news does Sadiku bring to Sidi in the opening of "Noon"?
(a) Baroka wishes to marry her.
(b) The photographer wants more pictures of her.
(c) She has been offered a job in Lagos.
(d) A man in Lagos wishes to marry her.

3. What is the name of the previous Bale, Baroka's father?
(a) Ailatu.
(b) Okiki.
(c) Ilujinle.
(d) Odum.

4. When Sidi asks if Baroka has given his Favorite a reason to be displeased with him, what is she hinting at?
(a) His temper.
(b) His impotence.
(c) His mistreatment of his wives.
(d) His proposal to her.

5. To whom does Sadiku pray on Sidi's behalf?
(a) Jesus Christ.
(b) The Christian God.
(c) Ogun.
(d) Sango.

Short Answer Questions

1. When Lakunle learns that Sidi has lost her virginity to Baroka, what is his response?

2. What job does Baroka give to his favorite wife?

3. While Baroka is angrily defending himself from the rumors about the pepper and ground corn, what is Sidi doing?

4. What is the name of the village?

5. What does the strange machine in Baroka's room turn out to be?

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