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This test consists of 5 multiple choice questions, 5 short answer questions, and 10 short essay questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Who says the phrase "green Sickness" in Act IV, Scene I?
(a) Jack.
(b) Stanmore.
(c) Mrs. Lackitt.
(d) Welldon.

2. What does Aboan mean by the line: "...I see Love has your Heart, and takes up all your thoughts" in Act III, Scene II?
(a) That Oroonoko has never thought more clearly because of love.
(b) That Imoinda has never thought more clearly because of love.
(c) That Imoinda is not thinking clearly and is blinded by love.
(d) That Oroonoko's not thinking clearly and is blinded by love.

3. What does Oroonoko conclude about Hottman in Act III, Scene IV?
(a) He is ready to steal a ship for them.
(b) He is ready to be the lookout in the plan.
(c) He is not fit to be a part of their plan.
(d) He is ready to be a second leader in the plan.

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

5. Why does Oroonoko say Imoinda has made him a coward?
(a) He does not stand up to her.
(b) She is making him yield because of her weakness.
(c) She has turned him weak-willed.
(d) He is afraid to die and be without her and afraid to live and lose her.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who says "I am afraid You'll find it difficult, and dangerous" in Act III, Scene IV?

2. What is the feeling in Act III, Scene II?

3. How do the slaves view Oroonoko's plan for them in Act III, Scene IV?

4. What argument finally convinced Oroonoko to drop his sword at the end of Act IV, Scene II?

5. What does Daniel say Lucy can call him?

Short Essay Questions

1. How does Blanford convince Oroonoko to drop his sword?

2. What is Oroonoko's plan in Act III, Scene IV?

3. Why does Oroonoko say that Imoinda has made him a coward?

4. What is Aboan's most convincing argument which finally gets Oroonoko to join his plans of revolt?

5. What nickname does Welldon suggest Mrs.Lackitt call him and how is this ironic?

6. Why does Oroonoko not initially want to join the slave revolt in Act III Scene II?

7. How might Act III be considered the climax of the play?

8. What is the lesson behind the captain's death and did we know it was coming?

9. Describe the character Aboan in Act III.

10. In Act IV, what is the situation between Welldon, Jack and Mrs. Lackitt?

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