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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Who speaks the line "I am a better Christian, I thank you, than to keep it with a Heathen" in Act I, Scene II?
(a) Governor.
(b) Captain.
(c) Blanford.
(d) Oroonoko.

2. Who says the following line: "So, Mrs. Lackitt, your Widowhood is waning apace?" in Act I, Scene I?
(a) Stanmore.
(b) Lucy.
(c) Blanford.
(d) Welldon.

3. Who stands and stares at Oroonoko in Act I, Scene II?
(a) Blanford.
(b) The Planters.
(c) The other slaves.
(d) Governor.

4. Who is the first character we are introduced to in the beginning of the play?
(a) Welldon.
(b) Oroonoko.
(c) Charlotte.
(d) Lucy.

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

Short Answer Questions

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

2. What does the line "I shou'd like mightily to be call'd Mrs. Welldon" foreshadow in Act I, Scene I?

3. For what purpose have Lucy and Welldon left their original home?

4. With whom is the governor in love with?

5. What is Oroonoko's status?

(see the answer key)

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