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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does the line "poor Women be thought decaying and unfit/for the Town at One or Two and twenty" in Act I, Scene I mean exactly?
(a) That women who are 21 or 22 years of age are never considered old.
(b) That women are considered old at 21 or 22 years of age.
(c) That women, no matter their age are always thought to be 21 or 22 years of age.
(d) That women who look like they are old are actually 21 or 22 years of age.

2. What is the true identity of the governor's mistress?
(a) Mrs. Lackitt.
(b) Clemene.
(c) Imoinda.
(d) Lucy.

3. What does the widow reveal in Act V, Scene I?
(a) That she is really a man.
(b) That she hates Welldon.
(c) That she hates Jack.
(d) That she is with child.

4. How do the slaves view Oroonoko's plan for them in Act III, Scene IV?
(a) They are doubtful but will still follow him.
(b) They think it is not thought out well.
(c) They do not want to follow him.
(d) They agree to follow him.

5. Oroonoko says "I must Capitulate?" in Act IV, Scene II. What does "capitulate" mean?
(a) Fight.
(b) Negotiate.
(c) Pardon.
(d) Surrender.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who is the third character to make an appearance in Act I, Scene I?

2. To whom is the line "You are a Slave your self, and to command, Is now anothers right" being spoken to in Act III, Scene II?

3. What does Welldon say he promised Lucy's dying father in Act II, Scene I to Widow Lackitt?

4. What is Blanford trying to convince Oroonoko to do near the end of Act IV, Scene II?

5. Who enters near the end of Act III, Scene III?

(see the answer key)

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