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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Act 1.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. How does Welldon say he could cheat the widow?
(a) By striking a business deal with her.
(b) By marrying her daughter.
(c) By marrying her for her money.
(d) By having Lucy marry her son.

2. Who is the third character to make an appearance in Act I, Scene I?
(a) Charlotte.
(b) Widow Lackitt.
(c) Stanmore.
(d) Oroonoko.

3. How long has Mrs. Lackitt been a widow?
(a) Six days.
(b) Six weeks.
(c) Six years.
(d) Six months.

4. Whom do we learn owns several plantations in Act I, Scene I?
(a) Widow Lackitt.
(b) Welldon.
(c) Stanmore.
(d) Lucy.

5. Whom do we learn is interested in marrying the widow near the end of Act I, Scene I?
(a) Welldon.
(b) Jack.
(c) Stanmore.
(d) Blanford.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who says Oroonoko will be treated nobly?

2. What is Oroonoko's status?

3. Whom does this line refer to: "Sir, You're a scurvy Fellow to talk at this rate to me" in Act I, Scene II?

4. Why is Lucy's sister dressed as a man?

5. How did the captain capture Oroonoko to be a slave?

(see the answer key)

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