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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. Who is "The Dog" that Oroonoko refers to at the beginning of Act II, Scene II?

2. What does Blanford assure Oroonoko about the Governor at the beginning of Act II, Scene II?

3. Who speaks the lines: "Captain, I'm afraid the world won't speak so honourably of this action of yours, as you wou'd have 'em" in Act I, Scene II?

4. What is Daniel afraid of, regarding Lucy, near the end of Act II, Scene I?

5. What story does Oroonoko relate to Blanford in Act II, Scene II?

Short Essay Questions

1. Oroonoko says: "Give me a Sword and I'll deserve your trust" in Act II, Scene III. How does he support his statement?

2. At the beginning of Act I, Scene II, what are the Governor and Blanford discussing and what might this foreshadow?

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

4. Describe Daniel's character.

5. In Act I, Scene II, what is Widow Lackitt complaining of, to whom, and why?

6. Describe the Captain's character in Act I, Scene II.

7. What is an allusion and what allusion is made in Act I, Scene II?

8. Why does Oroonoko tell Blanford he is unhappy?

9. For what purpose has the governor sent Stanmore to summon Blanford and Oroonoko?

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

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

It can be said that Oroonoko the play has many similarities to certain plays of Shakespeare. Discuss, analyze, and compare in what ways Oroonoko is similar to Shakespeare plays. Was this intentional on the part of Southerne? Why or why not? Research as necessary using at least one book source (not including the play or novella) and use specific examples from the play.

Plays to compare Oroonoko to:

1) Romeo and Juliet

2) Othello

3) Twelfth Night

Essay Topic 2

Plays have been written as far back as ancient Greek times and Aristotle, as an ancient Greek philosopher left the world with his rulings on the six dramatic elements. Discuss Aristotle's six dramatic elements then choose one to analyze in regards to the play: 1) Plot/Action 2) Character 3) Ideas/Themes 4) Language 5) Music 6) Spectacle. 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

Foreshadowing is used in the play. Discuss the meaning of foreshadowing and cite at least three examples of foreshadowing. What is being foreshadowed and how do you know? Research as necessary using at least one book source (not including the play or novella) and use specific examples from the play.

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