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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. Whom do we learn is interested in marrying the widow near the end of Act I, Scene I?

2. What does the governor try to do to Imoinda at the beginning of Act II, Scene III?

3. Who says "I am quite tir'd of setting up for a Husband" in Act II, Scene I?

4. Why does the Lieutenant Governor summon Blanford and Oroonoko in Act II, Scene II?

5. What does the widow tell the captain that she wants?

Short Essay Questions

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

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

3. What do we understand of the relationship between Jack Stanmore and Widow Lackitt in Act I, Scene II?

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

One thing Oroonoko, the play, does well is emphasize scenes of pathos. Discuss what the term 'pathos' means and how it is emphasized in the play. 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

Relationships between characters are very important, especially in a play. Choose two characters' relationship to discuss and analyze from the list below. What is the relationship between the two characters? How did they meet? How do they interact? What happens to them in the end? What do we learn about the individual characters based on their relationship with each other? Research as necessary using at least one book source (not including the play or novella) and use specific examples from the play.

1) Welldon and Mrs. Lackitt

2) Oroonoko and Blanford

Essay Topic 3

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.

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