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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 offers himself to Mrs. Lackitt in Act I, Scene II?

2. What new name does Blanford suggest Oroonoko take?

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

4. In Act II, Scene III, who comes to attack the plantations near the end of the entertainment?

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

Short Essay Questions

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

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).

Essay Topic 2

Slavery is a main aspect in both the play and the novella. What issues of slavery are brought up in each version? What statement is being made by each author? How do you know? Research as necessary using at least one book source (not including the play or novella).

Essay Topic 3

One main theme of Oroonoko, the play, is the feeling of compassion. Discuss how compassion is expressed in the play and by which characters. What is being said about compassion? What are the characters feeling compassionate about? How is it considered a theme? 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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