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This test consists of 15 multiple choice questions and 5 short answer questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. To what part of a lion does Sidi compare Baroka when she speaks with Sadiku?
(a) Its hind-quarters.
(b) Its claws.
(c) Its teeth.
(d) Its mane.

2. Whom does Sidi credit with having taught her to value herself and think critically about her choices?
(a) Lakunle and her mother.
(b) The stranger from Lagos and her father.
(c) Lakunle and the stranger from Lagos.
(d) Her mother and father.

3. What is ironic about Sidi saying that Sadiku has a "honey tongue" (20)?
(a) Sadiku is one of the few characters whose speech is not broken into poetic lines.
(b) Sadiku is the only character who actually cares about Sidi.
(c) Sadiku is obviously lying to Sidi.
(d) Sadiku's speech is densely packed with double-meanings and metaphors.

4. What custom does Sadiku mention to tempt Sidi to marry Baroka?
(a) Prominent men having several wives.
(b) The new Bale inheriting the old Bale's wife.
(c) Younger siblings waiting to marry until older siblings marry.
(d) The gifts and money that her family will receive.

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

6. 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.

7. Near the end of "Noon," why does Baroka start talking about winning a log-tossing match and hunting leopards?
(a) He is anxious to prove that he is still masculine and powerful.
(b) Sadiku has asked him what she can tell Sidi to persuade Sidi to marry him.
(c) He is trying to impress Sadiku, because he is afraid that she does not love him.
(d) Sadiku is teasing him about getting older.

8. What confession does Baroka make to Sadiku that he says he has told no one else?
(a) He does not actually love Sidi.
(b) He is ready to step down as Bale.
(c) He regrets his most recent marriage.
(d) He is afraid he is becoming impotent.

9. What is the setting for the opening of "Noon"?
(a) The countryside outside the village.
(b) Baroka's house.
(c) The village square.
(d) A road near the market.

10. In the opening of "Noon," to what does Sidi compare Lakunle?
(a) A book.
(b) A lion.
(c) A schoolboy.
(d) A eunuch.

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

12. What is happening onstage while Lakunle tells the story of Baroka's corruption?
(a) Schoolboys hang out the window of the school, mocking Lakunle.
(b) Actors recreate a pantomimed version of his story.
(c) Baroka is hiding behind a market stall, listening.
(d) The man from Lagos has reappeared.

13. While Sadiku tickles and rubs his feet, what does Baroka do?
(a) Looks at his picture in the magazine.
(b) Asks her opinion about his marriage to Sidi.
(c) Tells her what a terrible job his newest wife is doing.
(d) Reminds her of how young they were when they got married.

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

15. What additional request does Sadiku make of Sidi, after Sidi turns down Baroka's proposal?
(a) She asks Sidi to at least think about it overnight.
(b) She asks Sidi to come to Baroka's house to tell him her answer in person.
(c) She asks Sidi not to tell anyone about Baroka's proposal.
(d) She asks Sidi to come to dinner at Baroka's house.

Short Answer Questions

1. Whom does Baroka call "the queen of them all" (31)?

2. To whom does Sadiku pray on Sidi's behalf?

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

4. When Sidi says that Sadiku has a "honey tongue," (20), what literary technique is being used?

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

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