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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. Why does Lucy exit in Act I, Scene I?

2. Whom does the widow first suggest that Lucy marry?

3. Who is Welldon?

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

5. Who is the governor's mistress?

Short Essay Questions

1. In Act I, Scene I, who is disguised as a man and why?

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

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

4. Why does Oroonoko tell Blanford he is unhappy?

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

7. Describe Daniel's character.

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

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

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

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

Although Thomas Southerne wrote the play, Oroonoko, A Tragedy, the true creator of Oroonoko is the author, Aphra Behn. What was Behn's life like? What were her views? Why did she become a writer? What did she write? What were her inspirations for writing Oroonoko? Research as necessary using at least one book source (not including the play or novella).

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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