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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 does Daniel say Lucy can call him?

3. At the beginning of Act IV, Scene II, what weapon does Imoinda carry?

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

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

Short Essay Questions

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

10. Describe the character Hottman in Act III.

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

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.

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

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).

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