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This test consists of 15 multiple choice questions and 5 short answer questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What is Blanford's reaction to the governor's actions at the end of Act IV, Scene II?
(a) Shock.
(b) Encouragement.
(c) Bitterness.
(d) Excitement.

2. Oroonoko says "I must Capitulate?" in Act IV, Scene II. What does "capitulate" mean?
(a) Pardon.
(b) Fight.
(c) Surrender.
(d) Negotiate.

3. Who speaks the line "he did deserve his Death" and about whom in Act IV, Scene II?
(a) Governor about Captain.
(b) Aboan about Captain.
(c) Governor about Oroonoko.
(d) Captain about Governor.

4. To what does the phrase "green Sickness" refer to in Act IV, Scene I?
(a) Mucus.
(b) Jealousy.
(c) Plague.
(d) Anger.

5. Why does Widow Lackitt give Welldon a gift?
(a) To remind him to not be negligent of her.
(b) To show off her wealth.
(c) To show she wants to get rid of him.
(d) To show she is not negligent of him.

6. What does Oroonoko suggest in regards to Hottman at the end of Act III, Scene IV?
(a) Stab him.
(b) Ignore him.
(c) Keep an eye on him.
(d) Kick him out of the plan.

7. Who says the phrase "green Sickness" in Act IV, Scene I?
(a) Stanmore.
(b) Jack.
(c) Mrs. Lackitt.
(d) Welldon.

8. What does Lucy call Daniel?
(a) Fool.
(b) Hermaphrodite.
(c) Tony.
(d) Knave.

9. Why does Oroonoko stop Aboan from harming Hottman near the end of Act III, Scene IV?
(a) He needs Hottman.
(b) It would be too mean.
(c) It could ruin the plan.
(d) He does not want Aboan to become a murderer.

10. Who enters near the end of Act III, Scene III?
(a) Daniel.
(b) Lucy.
(c) Stanmore.
(d) Jack.

11. Whom does Oroonoko kill near the beginning of Act IV Scene II?
(a) Captain.
(b) Aboan.
(c) Governor.
(d) Hottman.

12. Why have Oroonoko and the slaves gathered in Act III, Scene IV?
(a) To have a celebration.
(b) To pledge their loyalty to Oroonoko.
(c) To plan the murder of the governor.
(d) To discuss their plans for freedom.

13. Why does Oroonoko say Imoinda has made him a coward?
(a) He is afraid to die and be without her and afraid to live and lose her.
(b) He does not stand up to her.
(c) She is making him yield because of her weakness.
(d) She has turned him weak-willed.

14. What does Oroonoko suspect Hottman may do in Act III, Scene IV?
(a) Steal Imoinda.
(b) Betray them.
(c) Support them.
(d) Kill them.

15. Which of the following characters does not ask for pardon?
(a) Imoinda.
(b) Oroonoko.
(c) Aboan.
(d) Hottman.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Daniel say Lucy can call him?

2. What is Aboan's idea for gaining freedom from slavery?

3. In Act III, Scene I, why does Aboan not want to trust Hottman just yet?

4. What information does Lucy reveal to Welldon in Act IV, Scene I about her fortune?

5. Why does Blanford bring Aboan to Oroonoko?

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