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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 advise Jack against doing in regards to Mrs. Lackitt in Act IV, Scene I?
(a) Telling Stanmore of their plans for Mrs. Lackitt.
(b) Bedding Mrs. Lackitt at night.
(c) Talking about how he is satisfying Mrs. Lackitt.
(d) Marrying Mrs. Lackitt.

2. What does Widow Lackitt give to Welldon in Act IV, Scene I when they are alone?
(a) A kiss.
(b) Gold.
(c) Money and jewels.
(d) A hug.

3. 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.

4. What does the line "I am afraid You'll find it difficult, and dangerous" refer to in Act III, Scene IV?
(a) Oroonoko's plan.
(b) Aboan's plan.
(c) Blanford's plan.
(d) Hottman's plan.

5. What does one slave ask Oroonoko in the beginning of Act III, Scene IV?
(a) What is the plan?
(b) What will happen to the women and children?
(c) What is it like being a prince?
(d) What will happen if they die?

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Welldon request of Stanmore near the end of Act IV, Scene I?

2. What is the widow's reaction to Welldon's statement in putting her off from marriage?

3. To what does the phrase "green Sickness" refer to in Act IV, Scene I?

4. Why have Oroonoko and the slaves gathered in Act III, Scene IV?

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

Short Essay Questions

1. What does Oroonoko understand about the slaves who take the governor's pardon and beg forgiveness in Act IV, Scene II?

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

3. Why does Oroonoko not initially want to join the slave revolt in Act III Scene II?

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

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

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

7. What does Widow Lackitt give to Welldon in Act IV, Scene I and why? What does Welldon plan to do with this?

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

9. What happens at the end of Act IV, Scene II?

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

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