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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 Blanford vow to do?

2. What is the setting of the beginning of Act II, Scene III?

3. Why is Lucy's sister dressed as a man?

4. Who says: "My heart drops blood for him" in Act I, Scene II?

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

Short Essay Questions

1. Why does Oroonoko tell Blanford he is unhappy?

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

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

4. Describe Daniel's character.

5. Who speaks the line "hear you, but I can believe no more" in Act I, Scene II. What does it mean?

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

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

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

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

10. For what purpose has the governor sent Stanmore to summon Blanford and Oroonoko?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

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 2

Secondary characters are essential to any story. Choose two of the characters, one from each group below to analyze and discuss. What is a secondary character and how is this character considered one? What is the character's personality? What relationships does the character have with others? What are the character's good points? What are the flaws? How does this character assist the plot? What relationship does this character have with the protagonist? What relationship does this character have with the antagonist? Research as necessary using at least one book source (not including the play or novella) and use specific examples from the play.

Group A

1) Lucy

2) Mrs. Lackitt

3) Stanmore

Group B

4) Blanford

5) Aboan

6) Hottman

Essay Topic 3

Freedom is an important theme in the play. Discuss what freedom and liberty means and how it is expressed in the play. What is being said about freedom? How do the characters view freedom? Do they want to be free, especially the slaves? If so, how do they go about achieving freedom?

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