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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. 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 the slaves of his plan.
(b) He will try to kill Hottman.
(c) He will try to convince Aboan of his plan.
(d) He will try to convince Hottman of his plan.

2. Who are the two people who have betrayed Oroonoko in Act IV, Scene II?
(a) Captain and Governor.
(b) Aboan and Hottman.
(c) Hottman and Governor.
(d) Governor and Blanford.

3. What information does Lucy reveal to Welldon in Act IV, Scene I about her fortune?
(a) That Daniel has half and she has half.
(b) That she only has a portion.
(c) That she has none of it.
(d) That she obtained all of it.

4. 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) Oroonoko.
(c) Hottman.
(d) Aboan.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Widow Lackitt give to Welldon in Act IV, Scene I when they are alone?

2. Who speaks the line "he did deserve his Death" and about whom in Act IV, Scene II?

3. Who appears as the mediator?

4. Who says "I am afraid You'll find it difficult, and dangerous" in Act III, Scene IV?

5. Which of the following is not something Welldon and Jack discuss in Act IV, Scene I?

Short Essay Questions

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

2. In Act III, Scene III, what does Welldon suggest he do so that he and Widow Lackitt may get married?

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

4. What nickname does Welldon suggest Mrs.Lackitt call him and how is this ironic?

5. Why does Oroonoko say that Imoinda has made him a coward?

6. How might Act III be considered the climax of the play?

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

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

9. How does Jack feel about his role in the situation between himself and Mrs.Lackitt in Act IV?

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

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