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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. With whom is the governor in love with?

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

3. Who is the first character we are introduced to in the beginning of the play?

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

5. Who is Imoinda?

Short Essay Questions

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

2. Where are the two sisters living and how is this an advantage for them?

3. What do we learn about Oroonoko's past in Act II, Scene II?

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

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

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

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

8. Describe the interaction between Lucy and Daniel, and Daniel's attitude towards marrying her.

9. Take the following line: "Were not you an ill-natur'd thing to boggle at a Promise? I cou'd break twenty for you" in Act II, Scene I. Who is speaking and to whom? What is it in reference to and what do these words tell us about the speaker?

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

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

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 2

Discuss Thomas Southerne as the writer of the play. Who was he and why did he decide to turn Behn's novella into a play? What were his motivations and goals in writing the play? What else did he write? Research as necessary using at least one book source (not including the play or novella).

Essay Topic 3

Every story must have a protagonist. This play has two protagonists because it has two story-lines. Choose one of the two protagonists from below and discuss his/her character. How is this character considered a protagonist? 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. Research as necessary using at least one book source (not including the play or novella) and use specific examples from the play.

1) Oroonoko

2) Welldon

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