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This test consists of 5 multiple choice questions, 5 short answer questions, and 10 short essay questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does Welldon say he promised Lucy's dying father in Act II, Scene I to Widow Lackitt?
(a) To marry at the same time as Lucy.
(b) To never marry anyone but Lucy.
(c) To only marry for love.
(d) To not marry until Lucy was married.

2. Who is the first speaker in Act I, Scene II?
(a) Widow.
(b) Blanford.
(c) Governor.
(d) Captain.

3. Why is Oroonoko so elated at the end of Act II, Scene III?
(a) He finally kills the Captain.
(b) He has returned home to Africa.
(c) He is finally freed of slavery.
(d) He is finally reunited with Imoinda.

4. What does the widow tell the captain that she wants?
(a) A husband.
(b) A male slave.
(c) A female slave.
(d) A maid.

5. What does the governor try to do to Imoinda at the beginning of Act II, Scene III?
(a) Kiss her.
(b) Hug her.
(c) Sleep with her.
(d) Kill her.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who is the third character to make an appearance in Act I, Scene I?

2. What is the widow's second suggestion for a husband for Lucy?

3. Who says: "Why, a lusty young Fellow may happen to temp you" in Act I, Scene I?

4. Whom does the widow first suggest that Lucy marry?

5. Who is Welldon?

Short Essay Questions

1. What line tells us of Welldon's feelings towards Mrs. Lackitt and in regards to what in Act I, Scene I?

2. Why does Oroonoko tell Blanford he is unhappy?

3. How is Widow Lackitt's interest in Welldon shown (list 5 examples) and what does it foreshadow?

4. After the reunion of Oroonoko and Imoinda, what does the governor comment and what does this comment foreshadow?

5. In Act I, Scene II, what is Widow Lackitt complaining of, to whom, and why?

6. What do we learn about Oroonoko's past in Act II, Scene II?

7. How does Blanford defend Clemene? What does this show us about him?

8. Describe Daniel's character.

9. Where are the two sisters living and how is this an advantage for them?

10. Describe the Captain's character in Act I, Scene II.

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