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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does the governor tell Oroonoko that he did not come to do near the beginning of Act IV, Scene II?
(a) Talk.
(b) Sleep.
(c) Negotiagte.
(d) Fight.

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

3. What is Aboan's idea for gaining freedom from slavery?
(a) Killing the slave masters.
(b) Making their slave masters unconscious then running away.
(c) Escaping in the middle of the night.
(d) Nothing.

4. What does the line "I am afraid You'll find it difficult, and dangerous" refer to in Act III, Scene IV?
(a) Hottman's plan.
(b) Oroonoko's plan.
(c) Aboan's plan.
(d) Blanford's plan.

5. What does Welldon advise Jack against doing in regards to Mrs. Lackitt in Act IV, Scene I?
(a) Telling Stanmore of their plans for Mrs. Lackitt.
(b) Bedding Mrs. Lackitt at night.
(c) Talking about how he is satisfying Mrs. Lackitt.
(d) Marrying Mrs. Lackitt.

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

7. What is the feeling in Act III, Scene II?
(a) Confusing.
(b) Happy.
(c) Sad.
(d) Despair.

8. Who are the two people who have betrayed Oroonoko in Act IV, Scene II?
(a) Captain and Governor.
(b) Aboan and Hottman.
(c) Hottman and Governor.
(d) Governor and Blanford.

9. To whom does Welldon give his jewels and money for safekeeping?
(a) Lucy.
(b) Jack.
(c) Stanmore.
(d) Widow Lackitt.

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

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

12. For what cause does Oroonoko declare he will join Aboan's plans to revolt?
(a) Friendship and Liberty.
(b) Love and Liberty.
(c) Loyalty and Friendship.
(d) Love and Loyalty.

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

14. What does the governor request of Oroonoko in Scene IV, Act II?
(a) To fight him to the death.
(b) To yield Imoinda.
(c) To yield his weapons.
(d) To ask for forgiveness.

15. What is the widow's reaction to Welldon's statement in putting her off from marriage?
(a) Happiness.
(b) Disgust.
(c) Confusion.
(d) Outrage.

Short Answer Questions

1. Why does Oroonoko stop Aboan from harming Hottman near the end of Act III, Scene IV?

2. How is Welldon rescued from having to sleep with the widow?

3. What does Oroonoko conclude about Hottman in Act III, Scene IV?

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

5. Why do the slaves fall on the ground asking for the governor's forgiveness?

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