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This test consists of 5 short answer questions, 10 short essay questions, and 1 (of 3) essay topics.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Welldon plan on using the jewels and money for that Mrs. Lackitt gave him?

2. What does Daniel say Lucy can call him?

3. Who has a soliloquy in Act IV, Scene I?

4. In Act III, Scene I, why does Aboan not want to trust Hottman just yet?

5. What does the governor request of Oroonoko in Scene IV, Act II?

Short Essay Questions

1. What is the tone of the beginning of Act IV, Scene II and how do you know?

2. What does Welldon give Stanmore at the end of Act IV, Scene I, what do they talk about and what is Stanmore's reaction?

3. What are three examples of foreshadowing in Act III?

4. What does Aboan caution Oroonoko in Scene II, Act III and what does he fear has happened to Oroonoko?

5. Describe the character Aboan in Act III.

6. What is the situation between Daniel and Lucy in Act IV, Scene I?

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

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

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

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

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Plays have been written as far back as ancient Greek times and Aristotle, as an ancient Greek philosopher left the world with his rulings on the six dramatic elements. Discuss Aristotle's six dramatic elements then choose one to analyze in regards to the play: 1) Plot/Action 2) Character 3) Ideas/Themes 4) Language 5) Music 6) Spectacle. Research as necessary using at least one book source (not including the play or novella) and use specific examples from the play.

Essay Topic 2

There are several key female characters in the play Oroonoko and through them, we can get an understanding of the lifestyle and treatment of women in those times. Choose one of the following topics below in regards to women:

1) Discuss how women were treated and viewed during the time period of the play's setting. How is the treatment of women shown in the play through the female characters? Is it an accurate depiction? What were Southerne's viewpoints?

2) Discuss how Aphra Behn was considered a feminist of her time and how her feminist views have been portrayed in not only her novella but in Southerne's play.

3) One major change in the play adaption of the novel is the change in race of Imoinda. Discuss this change and what it means in relationship to women and race.

Research as necessary using at least one book source (not including the play or novella) and use specific examples from the play.

Essay Topic 3

Slavery is a main aspect in both the play and the novella. What issues of slavery are brought up in each version? What statement is being made by each author? How do you know? Research as necessary using at least one book source (not including the play or novella).

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