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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. After Blanford leaves in Act III, Scene II, what does Aboan caution Oroonoko?

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

3. For what cause does Oroonoko declare he will join Aboan's plans to revolt?

4. What is Blanford's reaction to the governor's actions at the end of Act IV, Scene II?

5. What does Oroonoko suggest in regards to Hottman at the end of Act III, Scene IV?

Short Essay Questions

1. What does Aboan caution Oroonoko in Scene II, Act III and what does he fear has happened to Oroonoko?

2. What does Oroonoko understand about the slaves who take the governor's pardon and beg forgiveness in Act IV, Scene II?

3. How might Act III be considered the climax of the play?

4. Why does Oroonoko not initially want to join the slave revolt in Act III Scene II?

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

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

7. What is the situation between Daniel and Lucy in Act IV, Scene I?

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

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

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

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

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 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

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

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