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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. Which word best describes Oroonoko's plan for the slaves in Act III, Scene IV?

2. Why have Oroonoko and the slaves gathered in Act III, Scene IV?

3. To what does the phrase "green Sickness" refer to in Act IV, Scene I?

4. Who says the phrase "green Sickness" in Act IV, Scene I?

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

Short Essay Questions

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

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

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

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

5. What does Oroonoko understand about the slaves who take the governor's pardon and beg forgiveness in Act IV, Scene II?

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

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

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

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

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

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

One main theme of Oroonoko, the play, is the feeling of compassion. Discuss how compassion is expressed in the play and by which characters. What is being said about compassion? What are the characters feeling compassionate about? How is it considered a theme? 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

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

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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