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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. For what purpose has Blanford brought Aboan to Oroonoko?

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

3. When Oroonoko says "This Fellow is not right, I'll try him further," what does he mean in Act III, Scene IV?

4. At the beginning of Act III, Scene III, what does the widow insist of Welldon?

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

Short Essay Questions

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

10. Describe the character Hottman in Act III.

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

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 2

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.

Essay Topic 3

There are six elements to the plot of a play. Discuss what these six elements are and how Oroonoko follows these elements. 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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