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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 Widow Lackitt give to Welldon in Act IV, Scene I when they are alone?

2. For what purpose has Blanford brought Aboan to Oroonoko?

3. Why is Daniel irritated when he enters in Act IV, Scene I?

4. Why have Oroonoko and the slaves gathered in Act III, Scene IV?

5. What information does Lucy reveal to Welldon in Act IV, Scene I about her fortune?

Short Essay Questions

1. How does Blanford convince Oroonoko to drop his sword?

2. In Act III, Scene III, what does Welldon suggest he do so that he and Widow Lackitt may get married?

3. What does Welldon give Stanmore at the end of Act IV, Scene I, what do they talk about and what is Stanmore's reaction?

4. What are three examples of foreshadowing in Act III?

5. What happens at the end of Act IV, Scene II?

6. What is the lesson behind the captain's death and did we know it was coming?

7. What does Widow Lackitt give to Welldon in Act IV, Scene I and why? What does Welldon plan to do with this?

8. How does Welldon put off Widow Lackitt from marriage in Act III, Scene III and what is her response?

9. What does Aboan say that Oroonoko does not understand in Act III Scene II?

10. How does Jack feel about his role in the situation between himself and Mrs.Lackitt in Act IV?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Every story must have a protagonist. This play has two protagonists because it has two story-lines. Choose one of the two protagonists from below and discuss his/her character. How is this character considered a protagonist? What is the character's personality like? What relationships does the character have with others? What are the character's good points? What are the flaws? Analyze as much as possible. Research as necessary using at least one book source (not including the play or novella) and use specific examples from the play.

1) Oroonoko

2) Welldon

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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