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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. At the beginning of Act III, Scene III, what does the widow insist of Welldon?
(a) That Welldon find Jack so she may marry him.
(b) That they marry immediately.
(c) That Welldon sign their business contract.
(d) That Daniel and Lucy marry immediately.

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

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

4. Why does Blanford bring Aboan to Oroonoko?
(a) To gain Aboan's trust.
(b) To show Oroonoko the way of slavery.
(c) To teach Aboan a lesson.
(d) To gain Oroonoko's trust.

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

6. What does Oroonoko disagree with in Act III, Scene II?
(a) Freedom.
(b) Escape.
(c) Love.
(d) Murder.

7. Who agrees with Oroonoko about Hottman Act III, Scene IV?
(a) Aboan.
(b) Slave.
(c) Hottman himself.
(d) Blanford.

8. What is Blanford trying to convince Oroonoko to do near the end of Act IV, Scene II?
(a) Beg.
(b) Eat.
(c) Yield.
(d) Cry.

9. What argument finally convinced Oroonoko to drop his sword at the end of Act IV, Scene II?
(a) That he is about to be a father.
(b) That he is a prince.
(c) That he is a father.
(d) That he is a husband.

10. What sort of tone does the conversation between Welldon and Jack have in Act IV, Scene I?
(a) Tragic.
(b) Loving.
(c) Humorous.
(d) Angry.

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

12. Which slave says that he belonged to Oroonoko?
(a) Blanford.
(b) Slave One.
(c) Hottman.
(d) Aboan.

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

14. Which of the following is not something Welldon and Jack discuss in Act IV, Scene I?
(a) How Jack beds Mrs. Lackitt even though Welldon is married to her.
(b) How Jack may later marry Mrs. Lackitt.
(c) How Jack and Welldon will both get money out of Mrs. Lackitt.
(d) How Welldon will remain married to Mrs. Lackitt.

15. What does Welldon request of Stanmore near the end of Act IV, Scene I?
(a) To care for his cousin if something happens to him.
(b) To care for Mrs. Lackitt if something happens to him.
(c) To care for Oroonoko if something happens to him.
(d) To care for Lucy if something happens to him.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Widow Lackitt want Welldon to do as she exits Act III, Scene III?

2. Why does Widow Lackitt give Welldon a gift?

3. To whom is the line "You are a Slave your self, and to command, Is now anothers right" being spoken to in Act III, Scene II?

4. What is Oroonoko's plan for the slaves at the beginning of Act III, Scene IV?

5. Which of the following characters does not ask for pardon?

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