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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 the governor tell Oroonoko that he did not come to do near the beginning of Act IV, Scene II?

2. What does Lucy call Daniel?

3. What is the widow's reaction to Welldon's statement in putting her off from marriage?

4. Who are the two people who have betrayed Oroonoko in Act IV, Scene II?

5. For what purpose has Blanford brought Aboan to Oroonoko?

Short Essay Questions

1. In Act III, Scene III, what does Welldon suggest he do so that he and Widow Lackitt may get married?

2. What happens at the end of Act IV, Scene II?

3. What does Widow Lackitt give to Welldon in Act IV, Scene I and why? What does Welldon plan to do with this?

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

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

6. Describe the character Aboan in Act III.

7. How does Welldon put off Widow Lackitt from marriage in Act III, Scene III and what is her response?

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

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

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

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Relationships between characters are very important, especially in a play. Choose two characters' relationship to discuss and analyze from the list below. What is the relationship between the two characters? How did they meet? How do they interact? What happens to them in the end? What do we learn about the individual characters based on their relationship with each other? Research as necessary using at least one book source (not including the play or novella) and use specific examples from the play.

1) Welldon and Mrs. Lackitt

2) Oroonoko and Blanford

Essay Topic 2

Every story must have an antagonist. This play has a few antagonists because there are a few characters who are against the main protagonist, Oroonoko. Discuss what makes a character an antagonist and analyze how each character below can be considered an antagonist. What is the character's personality like? What relationships does the character have with others? What are the character's good points? What are the flaws? Analyze as much as possible. Then determine which character is the main antagonist. Research as necessary using at least one book source (not including the play or novella) and use specific examples from the play.

1) Captain

2) Governor

3) Oroonoko's father

Essay Topic 3

Trickery and betrayal are two intermingling themes that are seen in the play. Discuss what each means and how it is expressed in the novel. Who is tricked and by whom? Who is betrayed and by whom? What do we learn about the characters and the relationships between them based on the trickery and betrayal? Research as necessary using at least one book source (not including the play or novella) and use specific examples from the play.

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