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

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 look like they are old are actually 21 or 22 years of age.
(b) That women who are 21 or 22 years of age are never considered old.
(c) That women are considered old at 21 or 22 years of age.
(d) That women, no matter their age are always thought to be 21 or 22 years of age.

2. Who is the first speaker in Act I, Scene II?
(a) Governor.
(b) Widow.
(c) Blanford.
(d) Captain.

3. With whom is the governor in love with?
(a) Welldon's female self.
(b) Lucy.
(c) His slave, Clemene.
(d) Widow Lackitt.

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

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

Short Answer Questions

1. Why does Lucy exit in Act I, Scene I?

2. Who speaks the lines: "Captain, I'm afraid the world won't speak so honourably of this action of yours, as you wou'd have 'em" in Act I, Scene II?

3. What is Oroonoko's status?

4. What new name does Blanford suggest Oroonoko take?

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

(see the answer key)

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