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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. At the beginning of Act III, Scene III, what does the widow insist of Welldon?

2. Why does Oroonoko stop Aboan from harming Hottman near the end of Act III, Scene IV?

3. Who agrees with Oroonoko about Hottman Act III, Scene IV?

4. What does Oroonoko disagree with in Act III, Scene II?

5. Which of the following people do not know of the trick Welldon is playing on the widow?

Short Essay Questions

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

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

3. How does Jack feel about his role in the situation between himself and Mrs.Lackitt in Act IV?

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

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

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

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

8. Describe the character Hottman in Act III.

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

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

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Discuss Thomas Southerne as the writer of the play. Who was he and why did he decide to turn Behn's novella into a play? What were his motivations and goals in writing the play? What else did he write? Research as necessary using at least one book source (not including the play or novella).

Essay Topic 2

Compare and contrast the play with the novella. Discuss the history behind each piece, the themes, how each one was received by the public and its popularity and how each was interpreted. Research as necessary using at least one book source (not including the play or novella).

Essay Topic 3

It is often said that the greatest story is a love story. The play is not without the elements of a romance. Discuss what are the elements of a romance or love story and how they are portrayed in the play. Which characters are involved and with who? Is it a comedic love or tragic? What is the message about love? 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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