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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 does the line "poor Women be thought decaying and unfit/for the Town at One or Two and twenty" in Act I, Scene I mean exactly?

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

3. Who is the third character to make an appearance in Act I, Scene I?

4. Who leads a successful attack against the invaders at the end of the entertainment in Act II, Scene III?

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

Short Essay Questions

1. Describe Daniel's character.

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

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

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

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

6. How is Widow Lackitt's interest in Welldon shown (list 5 examples) and what does it foreshadow?

7. 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?

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

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

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

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

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.

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

Compare and contrast the play with the novella. Discuss the history behind each piece, the themes, how each one was received by the public and its popularity and how each was interpreted. Research as necessary using at least one book source (not including the play or novella).

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