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This test consists of 5 short answer questions, 10 short essay questions, and 1 (of 3) essay topics.

Short Answer Questions

1. Why is Oroonoko so elated at the end of Act II, Scene III?

2. With whom is the governor in love with?

3. What does Blanford understand about Oroonoko in the beginning of Act II, Scene II?

4. Who says: "My heart drops blood for him" in Act I, Scene II?

5. What does Oroonoko warn the Captain of?

Short Essay Questions

1. In Act II, Scene I how does Welldon put Widow Lackitt off marrying him?

2. After the reunion of Oroonoko and Imoinda, what does the governor comment and what does this comment foreshadow?

3. What line tells us of Welldon's feelings towards Mrs. Lackitt and in regards to what in Act I, Scene I?

4. What does Blanford try to assure Oroonoko of in Act II, Scene II?

5. Describe the interaction and relationship between the governor and his mistress at the beginning of Act II, Scene III.

6. In Act I, Scene I, what does Stanmore offer to Welldon and why?

7. Who speaks the line "hear you, but I can believe no more" in Act I, Scene II. What does it mean?

8. How does Blanford defend Clemene? What does this show us about him?

9. Why did Lucy and Welldon leave London and come to Surinam?

10. Why does Oroonoko tell Blanford he is unhappy?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

One main theme of Oroonoko, the play, is the feeling of compassion. Discuss how compassion is expressed in the play and by which characters. What is being said about compassion? What are the characters feeling compassionate about? How is it considered a theme? Research as necessary using at least one book source (not including the play or novella) and use specific examples from the play.

Essay Topic 2

There are six elements to the plot of a play. Discuss what these six elements are and how Oroonoko follows these elements. Research as necessary using at least one book source (not including the play or novella) and use specific examples from the play.

Essay Topic 3

Every story must have an antagonist. This play has a few antagonists because there are a few characters who are against the main protagonist, Oroonoko. Discuss what makes a character an antagonist and analyze how each character below can be considered an antagonist. What is the character's personality like? What relationships does the character have with others? What are the character's good points? What are the flaws? Analyze as much as possible. Then determine which character is the main antagonist. Research as necessary using at least one book source (not including the play or novella) and use specific examples from the play.

1) Captain

2) Governor

3) Oroonoko's father

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