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

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

3. Who is now married to Widow Lackitt in Act IV?

4. What does Lucy tell Welldon that she has heard about the slaves?

5. Oroonoko says "I must Capitulate?" in Act IV, Scene II. What does "capitulate" mean?

Short Essay Questions

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

2. What is the tone of the beginning of Act IV, Scene II and how do you know?

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

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

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

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

7. Describe the character Aboan in Act III.

8. In Act IV, what is the situation between Welldon, Jack and Mrs. Lackitt?

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

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

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

Trickery and betrayal are two intermingling themes that are seen in the play. Discuss what each means and how it is expressed in the novel. Who is tricked and by whom? Who is betrayed and by whom? What do we learn about the characters and the relationships between them based on the trickery and betrayal? Research as necessary using at least one book source (not including the play or novella) and use specific examples from the play.

Essay Topic 3

It is often said that the greatest story is a love story. The play is not without the elements of a romance. Discuss what are the elements of a romance or love story and how they are portrayed in the play. Which characters are involved and with who? Is it a comedic love or tragic? What is the message about love? 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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