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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What is Oroonoko's status?
(a) A prince.
(b) A king.
(c) A prince's servant.
(d) A normal man.

2. What does Welldon say he promised Lucy's dying father in Act II, Scene I to Widow Lackitt?
(a) To marry at the same time as Lucy.
(b) To not marry until Lucy was married.
(c) To never marry anyone but Lucy.
(d) To only marry for love.

3. Who is "The Dog" that Oroonoko refers to at the beginning of Act II, Scene II?
(a) Captain.
(b) Stanmore.
(c) Governor.
(d) Blanford.

4. Why is Lucy's sister dressed as a man?
(a) To entice women out of their wealth.
(b) To make proper claim to property.
(c) To find a husband for Lucy.
(d) To find a husband for herself.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. Who says the following line: "So, Mrs. Lackitt, your Widowhood is waning apace?" in Act I, Scene I?

2. What does the widow tell the captain that she wants?

3. What does Oroonoko warn the Captain of?

4. How long has Mrs. Lackitt been a widow?

5. What does the governor request of Oroonoko in Scene IV, Act II?

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