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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. At the beginning of Act IV, Scene II, what weapon does Imoinda carry?
(a) Bow and arrow.
(b) Lance.
(c) Sword.
(d) Dagger.

2. What does the line "I am afraid You'll find it difficult, and dangerous" refer to in Act III, Scene IV?
(a) Aboan's plan.
(b) Hottman's plan.
(c) Blanford's plan.
(d) Oroonoko's plan.

3. What does the governor tell Oroonoko that he did not come to do near the beginning of Act IV, Scene II?
(a) Fight.
(b) Talk.
(c) Sleep.
(d) Negotiagte.

4. To whom is the line "You are a Slave your self, and to command, Is now anothers right" being spoken to in Act III, Scene II?
(a) Hottman.
(b) Imoinda.
(c) Oroonoko.
(d) Aboan.

5. What does one slave ask Oroonoko in the beginning of Act III, Scene IV?
(a) What is it like being a prince?
(b) What will happen to the women and children?
(c) What will happen if they die?
(d) What is the plan?

6. What does Oroonoko suggest in regards to Hottman at the end of Act III, Scene IV?
(a) Kick him out of the plan.
(b) Stab him.
(c) Ignore him.
(d) Keep an eye on him.

7. What sort of tone does the conversation between Welldon and Jack have in Act IV, Scene I?
(a) Loving.
(b) Angry.
(c) Humorous.
(d) Tragic.

8. Once Oroonoko drops his sword, what happens?
(a) The governor and his men seize him.
(b) The governor frees him.
(c) Blanford abducts him.
(d) The govenor kisses Imoinda.

9. What is the widow's reaction to Welldon's statement in putting her off from marriage?
(a) Outrage.
(b) Confusion.
(c) Happiness.
(d) Disgust.

10. How does Welldon pacify the widow in Act III, Scene III?
(a) By agreeing to marry her the next day.
(b) By disclosing her true idenity as a female to show the widow that they can never marry.
(c) By telling her he will personally kill his wife so that they may marry.
(d) By telling her he will have his wife poisoned so that they may marry.

11. Why does Widow Lackitt give Welldon a gift?
(a) To show she is not negligent of him.
(b) To remind him to not be negligent of her.
(c) To show off her wealth.
(d) To show she wants to get rid of him.

12. Oroonoko says "I must Capitulate?" in Act IV, Scene II. What does "capitulate" mean?
(a) Surrender.
(b) Pardon.
(c) Fight.
(d) Negotiate.

13. What does Lucy tell Welldon that she has heard about the slaves?
(a) That they are escaping.
(b) That there is a disturbance.
(c) That there is a prince amongst them.
(d) That they are having a celebration.

14. After Blanford leaves in Act III, Scene II, what does Aboan caution Oroonoko?
(a) To trust only Blanford.
(b) To trust no one but himself.
(c) To trust only Aboan.
(d) To trust everyone.

15. To what does the phrase "green Sickness" refer to in Act IV, Scene I?
(a) Jealousy.
(b) Mucus.
(c) Plague.
(d) Anger.

Short Answer Questions

1. Why have Oroonoko and the slaves gathered in Act III, Scene IV?

2. Which of the following is not something Welldon and Jack discuss in Act IV, Scene I?

3. For what cause does Oroonoko declare he will join Aboan's plans to revolt?

4. Which word best describes Oroonoko's plan for the slaves in Act III, Scene IV?

5. Which of the following characters does not ask for pardon?

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