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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. Whom does Oroonoko kill near the beginning of Act IV Scene II?

2. How does Welldon put off Widow Lackitt from marriage yet again in Act III, Scene III?

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

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

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

Short Essay Questions

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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?

Essay Topic 2

Every story must have an antagonist. This play has a few antagonists because there are a few characters who are against the main protagonist, Oroonoko. Discuss what makes a character an antagonist and analyze how each character below can be considered an antagonist. 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. Then determine which character is the main antagonist. Research as necessary using at least one book source (not including the play or novella) and use specific examples from the play.

1) Captain

2) Governor

3) Oroonoko's father

Essay Topic 3

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

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