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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Act II.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Why is Lucy's sister dressed as a man?
(a) To find a husband for Lucy.
(b) To entice women out of their wealth.
(c) To make proper claim to property.
(d) To find a husband for herself.

2. What does the line "I shou'd like mightily to be call'd Mrs. Welldon" foreshadow in Act I, Scene I?
(a) Widow Lackitt's interest in marrying her daughter to Welldon.
(b) Lucy's romantic interest in Welldon.
(c) Widow Lackitt's romantic interest in Welldon.
(d) Widow Lackitt's interest in adopting Welldon.

3. How can Daniel's behavior in Act II, Scene I be described?
(a) Rowdy.
(b) Clumsy.
(c) Rash.
(d) Shy.

4. What does the widow tell the captain that she wants?
(a) A female slave.
(b) A male slave.
(c) A maid.
(d) A husband.

5. In Act II Scene II, who is the first speaker?
(a) Welldon.
(b) Governor.
(c) Oroonoko.
(d) Blanford.

Short Answer Questions

1. How long has Mrs. Lackitt been a widow?

2. Why is Oroonoko so elated at the end of Act II, Scene III?

3. Who is the governor's mistress?

4. Who says Oroonoko will be treated nobly?

5. Who says "I am quite tir'd of setting up for a Husband" in Act II, Scene I?

(see the answer key)

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