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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Act 1.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Who offers himself to Mrs. Lackitt in Act I, Scene II?
(a) Stanmore.
(b) Blanford.
(c) Captain.
(d) Jack.

2. Who says Oroonoko will be treated nobly?
(a) Blanford.
(b) Captain.
(c) Stanmore.
(d) Governor.

3. How does Welldon say he could cheat the widow?
(a) By marrying her for her money.
(b) By marrying her daughter.
(c) By having Lucy marry her son.
(d) By striking a business deal with her.

4. How long has Mrs. Lackitt been a widow?
(a) Six weeks.
(b) Six days.
(c) Six months.
(d) Six years.

5. What new name does Blanford suggest Oroonoko take?
(a) Prince.
(b) Caeser.
(c) Julius.
(d) Welldon.

Short Answer 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?

2. Whom do we learn is interested in marrying the widow near the end of Act I, Scene I?

3. Who speaks the line "I am a better Christian, I thank you, than to keep it with a Heathen" in Act I, Scene II?

4. What does Blanford vow to do?

5. Who says: "My heart drops blood for him" in Act I, Scene II?

(see the answer key)

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