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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 Widow Lackitt threaten to do to Lucy in Act III, Scene III?
(a) Annul her marriage to Daniel.
(b) Cut off the money promised to her.
(c) Have her married to the Captain.
(d) Have her shipped back to London.

2. 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.

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

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

5. 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 telling her he will personally kill his wife so that they may marry.
(d) By agreeing to marry her the next day.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Welldon plan on using the jewels and money for that Mrs. Lackitt gave him?

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

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

4. Why does Blanford bring Aboan to Oroonoko?

5. At the beginning of Act IV, Scene II, what weapon does Imoinda carry?

Short Essay Questions

1. What does Aboan say that Oroonoko does not understand in Act III Scene II?

2. From what is Welldon rescued at the end of Act III, Scene III and how?

3. In Act IV, what is the situation between Welldon, Jack and Mrs. Lackitt?

4. Describe the character Hottman in Act III.

5. What is the tone of the beginning of Act IV, Scene II and how do you know?

6. What does Aboan caution Oroonoko in Scene II, Act III and what does he fear has happened to Oroonoko?

7. What is Oroonoko's plan in Act III, Scene IV?

8. What is Aboan's most convincing argument which finally gets Oroonoko to join his plans of revolt?

9. How does Blanford convince Oroonoko to drop his sword?

10. What are three examples of foreshadowing in Act III?

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