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

2. To whom does Welldon mention his sister to in Act I, Scene II in terms of marriage?

3. In Act II Scene II, who is the first speaker?

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

5. What is Oroonoko's status?

Short Essay Questions

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

2. Why does Oroonoko tell Blanford he is unhappy?

3. Describe Daniel's character.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

It is often said that the greatest story is a love story. The play is not without the elements of a romance. Discuss what are the elements of a romance or love story and how they are portrayed in the play. Which characters are involved and with who? Is it a comedic love or tragic? What is the message about love? 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

There are several key female characters in the play Oroonoko and through them, we can get an understanding of the lifestyle and treatment of women in those times. Choose one of the following topics below in regards to women:

1) Discuss how women were treated and viewed during the time period of the play's setting. How is the treatment of women shown in the play through the female characters? Is it an accurate depiction? What were Southerne's viewpoints?

2) Discuss how Aphra Behn was considered a feminist of her time and how her feminist views have been portrayed in not only her novella but in Southerne's play.

3) One major change in the play adaption of the novel is the change in race of Imoinda. Discuss this change and what it means in relationship to women and race.

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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