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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. In Act III, Scene I, why does Aboan not want to trust Hottman just yet?
(a) Hottman speaks against rebelling.
(b) Hottman is a known liar.
(c) Hottman talks too much.
(d) Hottman betrayed them before.

2. What does Oroonoko suspect Hottman may do in Act III, Scene IV?
(a) Support them.
(b) Steal Imoinda.
(c) Kill them.
(d) Betray them.

3. What sort of tone does the conversation between Welldon and Jack have in Act IV, Scene I?
(a) Loving.
(b) Angry.
(c) Tragic.
(d) Humorous.

4. At the beginning of Act IV, Scene II, what weapon does Imoinda carry?
(a) Dagger.
(b) Bow and arrow.
(c) Sword.
(d) Lance.

5. Which of the following characters does not ask for pardon?
(a) Hottman.
(b) Aboan.
(c) Imoinda.
(d) Oroonoko.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Oroonoko stop Aboan from doing in Act III, Scene IV?

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

3. For what cause does Oroonoko declare he will join Aboan's plans to revolt?

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

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

Short Essay Questions

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

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

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

4. What is the lesson behind the captain's death and did we know it was coming?

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

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

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

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

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

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

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