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

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. What does Aboan suggest they do to Hottman in Act III, Scene IV?
(a) Kill him.
(b) Keep an eye on him.
(c) Ignore him.
(d) Embrace him.

3. What does Widow Lackitt want Welldon to do as she exits Act III, Scene III?
(a) Follow her to her bedroom for a chat.
(b) Follow her to the library for a chat.
(c) Follow her to her bedroom and lie with her.
(d) Follow her to his bedroom and lie with her.

4. What does Oroonoko conclude about Hottman in Act III, Scene IV?
(a) He is ready to be the lookout in the plan.
(b) He is ready to be a second leader in the plan.
(c) He is not fit to be a part of their plan.
(d) He is ready to steal a ship for them.

5. What is the widow's second suggestion for a husband for Lucy?
(a) Jack.
(b) The captain.
(c) Her son.
(d) Stanmore.

Short Answer Questions

1. Why does Imoinda request that Oroonoko kill her in Act III, Scene II?

2. Why does the Lieutenant Governor summon Blanford and Oroonoko in Act II, Scene II?

3. Who is the governor's mistress?

4. Who is the first character we are introduced to in the beginning of the play?

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

(see the answer key)

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