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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. Why do the slaves fall on the ground asking for the governor's forgiveness?
(a) Because they love the governor as their master.
(b) Because the governor has threatened to kill them otherwise.
(c) Because the governor has offered them a pardon for their behavior.
(d) Because Oroonoko told them to.

2. Who has a soliloquy in Act IV, Scene I?
(a) Stanmore.
(b) Mrs. Lackitt.
(c) Jack.
(d) Welldon.

3. What does Oroonoko disagree with in Act III, Scene II?
(a) Murder.
(b) Love.
(c) Escape.
(d) Freedom.

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

5. Who is now married to Widow Lackitt in Act IV?
(a) Jack.
(b) Welldon.
(c) Stanmore.
(d) Blanford.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. Once Oroonoko drops his sword, what happens?

3. Who says "...if you had not prevented my cutting his Throat, that Coward there had not discover'd us" in Act IV, Scene II?

4. Why does Imoinda request that Oroonoko kill her in Act III, Scene II?

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

Short Essay Questions

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

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

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

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

5. What is the situation between Daniel and Lucy in Act IV, Scene I?

6. Describe the character Aboan in Act III.

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

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

9. Describe the character Hottman in Act III.

10. How does Welldon put off Widow Lackitt from marriage in Act III, Scene III and what is her response?

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