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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. To whom is Welldon speaking at the beginning of Act IV?

2. Why does Oroonoko say Imoinda has made him a coward?

3. Why does Imoinda request that Oroonoko kill her in Act III, Scene II?

4. Who speaks the line "he did deserve his Death" and about whom in Act IV, Scene II?

5. Who says "I am afraid You'll find it difficult, and dangerous" in Act III, Scene IV?

Short Essay Questions

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

2. From what is Welldon rescued at the end of Act III, Scene III and how?

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

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

5. What is Aboan's most convincing argument which finally gets Oroonoko to join his plans of revolt?

6. What nickname does Welldon suggest Mrs.Lackitt call him and how is this ironic?

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

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

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

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

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

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 2

It can be said that Oroonoko the play has many similarities to certain plays of Shakespeare. Discuss, analyze, and compare in what ways Oroonoko is similar to Shakespeare plays. Was this intentional on the part of Southerne? Why or why not? Research as necessary using at least one book source (not including the play or novella) and use specific examples from the play.

Plays to compare Oroonoko to:

1) Romeo and Juliet

2) Othello

3) Twelfth Night

Essay Topic 3

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).

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