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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Why do the slaves fall on the ground asking for the governor's forgiveness?
(a) Because the governor has offered them a pardon for their behavior.
(b) Because the governor has threatened to kill them otherwise.
(c) Because they love the governor as their master.
(d) Because Oroonoko told them to.

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

3. What is the true identity of the governor's mistress?
(a) Clemene.
(b) Mrs. Lackitt.
(c) Imoinda.
(d) Lucy.

4. What does Blanford vow to do?
(a) Serve Oroonoko.
(b) Serve Welldon.
(c) Serve the Governor.
(d) Serve the Captain.

5. Who says: "My heart drops blood for him" in Act I, Scene II?
(a) Welldon.
(b) Stanmore.
(c) Lucy.
(d) Blanford.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Aboan suggest they do to Hottman in Act III, Scene IV?

2. Who speaks the line "he did deserve his Death" and about whom in Act IV, Scene II?

3. What is the setting of the beginning of Act II, Scene III?

4. How does Welldon say he could cheat the widow?

5. What does Oroonoko stop Aboan from doing in Act III, Scene IV?

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