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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. Once Oroonoko drops his sword, what happens?

2. What does Widow Lackitt threaten to do to Lucy in Act III, Scene III?

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

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

5. Why do the slaves fall on the ground asking for the governor's forgiveness?

Short Essay Questions

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

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

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

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

5. What is Oroonoko's plan in Act III, Scene IV?

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

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

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

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

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

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

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).

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

There are many elements in literature, and two that are used in the play are allusions and irony. Discuss what allusions are and cite some examples from the play. What is being alluded to and how do you know? Is it an effective allusion? Discuss what irony means and the three types of irony. Then cite three examples of irony, labeling each example with the type of irony. 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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