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

Multiple Choice Questions

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

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

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

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

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

6. Who says "...if you had not prevented my cutting his Throat, that Coward there had not discover'd us" in Act IV, Scene II?
(a) Imoinda.
(b) Aboan.
(c) Hottman.
(d) Oroonoko.

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

8. When Oroonoko says "This Fellow is not right, I'll try him further," what does he mean in Act III, Scene IV?
(a) He will try to convince Hottman of his plan.
(b) He will try to kill Hottman.
(c) He will try to convince the slaves of his plan.
(d) He will try to convince Aboan of his plan.

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

10. What does Lucy tell Welldon that she has heard about the slaves?
(a) That there is a prince amongst them.
(b) That they are having a celebration.
(c) That there is a disturbance.
(d) That they are escaping.

11. Why is Daniel irritated when he enters in Act IV, Scene I?
(a) Because Lucy refuses to sleep with him.
(b) Because his mother won't leave him alone.
(c) Because Lucy follows him everywhere.
(d) Because his mother won't visit him.

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

13. 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 Oroonoko told them to.
(c) Because the governor has threatened to kill them otherwise.
(d) Because they love the governor as their master.

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

15. 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 Daniel and Lucy marry immediately.
(c) That they marry immediately.
(d) That Welldon sign their business contract.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Lucy call Daniel?

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

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

4. Why does Blanford bring Aboan to Oroonoko?

5. Who appears as the mediator?

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