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Questions 1-5 of 25:

1.

Why is Oroonoko welcomed when he returns to the King's palace? (from Pages 26 – 33)

He has sworn everlasting loyalty to the King.

He has won an important victory in battle.

He has promised never again to be with Imoinda.

He has admirably forsworn an inappropriate love.

2.

Who is the slave that challenges Caesar about his plan for escape, and why? (from Pages 47 - 66)

Aboan: he is afraid of what could happen to Onahal.

Onahal: she is afraid of what could happen to Imoinda.

Imoinda: she is afraid of what will happen to her unborn child.

Tuscan: he is afraid of what could happen to his family.

3.

What is the most likely reason that Caesar stays in the forest? (from Pages 62 - 81)

He is waiting for the right time to kill himself so he can die next to Imoinda.

He is afraid of his anger getting the better of him and causing him to kill Tuscan.

He is afraid of being caught and executed by Trefry.

He can't bring himself to leave the body of his beloved.

4.

Where does the King greet Imoinda when she finally arrives at the palace? (from Pages 1 – 14)

In his bed-chamber.

In the courtyard.

In the throne room.

In his bath-chamber.

5.

Mr. Trefry’s attitude and actions towards Clemene / Imoinda are clearly opposite to the attitude of which character earlier in the narrative, and why? (from Pages 33 - 47)

Oroonoko: Tryfry behaves disrespectfully towards her, where Oronooko treats her well.

Aboan: he treats her manipulatively, where Trefry treats her respectfully.

Onahal: she treats her respectfully, where Trefry treats her manipulatively.

The King: Trefry behaves respectfully towards her, where the King did not.

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