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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. 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 her bedroom and lie with her.
(c) Follow her to the library for a chat.
(d) Follow her to his bedroom and lie with her.

2. Once Oroonoko drops his sword, what happens?
(a) The govenor kisses Imoinda.
(b) The governor frees him.
(c) Blanford abducts him.
(d) The governor and his men seize him.

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

4. To whom is Welldon speaking at the beginning of Act IV?
(a) Stanmore.
(b) Widow.
(c) Lucy.
(d) Jack.

5. Which word best describes Oroonoko's plan for the slaves in Act III, Scene IV?
(a) Violent.
(b) Haphazard.
(c) Peaceful.
(d) Doubtful.

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

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

8. 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 not fit to be a part of their plan.
(c) He is ready to steal a ship for them.
(d) He is ready to be a second leader in the plan.

9. How does Welldon pacify the widow in Act III, Scene III?
(a) By disclosing her true idenity as a female to show the widow that they can never marry.
(b) By telling her he will have his wife poisoned so that they may marry.
(c) By agreeing to marry her the next day.
(d) By telling her he will personally kill his wife so that they may marry.

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

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

12. Who appears as the mediator?
(a) Aboan.
(b) Blanford.
(c) Stanmore.
(d) Welldon.

13. How do the slaves view Oroonoko's plan for them in Act III, Scene IV?
(a) They think it is not thought out well.
(b) They do not want to follow him.
(c) They are doubtful but will still follow him.
(d) They agree to follow him.

14. At the beginning of Act IV, Scene II, what weapon does Imoinda carry?
(a) Lance.
(b) Dagger.
(c) Sword.
(d) Bow and arrow.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. Which of the following people do not know of the trick Welldon is playing on the widow?

2. Who enters near the end of Act III, Scene III?

3. At the beginning of Act III, Scene III, what does the widow insist of Welldon?

4. What does Oroonoko disagree with in Act III, Scene II?

5. Who has a soliloquy in Act IV, Scene I?

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