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

2. What information does Lucy reveal to Welldon in Act IV, Scene I about her fortune?

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

4. What argument finally convinced Oroonoko to drop his sword at the end of Act IV, Scene II?

5. Who is now married to Widow Lackitt in Act IV?

Short Essay Questions

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

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

3. What does Welldon give Stanmore at the end of Act IV, Scene I, what do they talk about and what is Stanmore's reaction?

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Secondary characters are essential to any story. Choose two of the characters, one from each group below to analyze and discuss. What is a secondary character and how is this character considered one? What is the character's personality? What relationships does the character have with others? What are the character's good points? What are the flaws? How does this character assist the plot? What relationship does this character have with the protagonist? What relationship does this character have with the antagonist? Research as necessary using at least one book source (not including the play or novella) and use specific examples from the play.

Group A

1) Lucy

2) Mrs. Lackitt

3) Stanmore

Group B

4) Blanford

5) Aboan

6) Hottman

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

Plays have been written as far back as ancient Greek times and Aristotle, as an ancient Greek philosopher left the world with his rulings on the six dramatic elements. Discuss Aristotle's six dramatic elements then choose one to analyze in regards to the play: 1) Plot/Action 2) Character 3) Ideas/Themes 4) Language 5) Music 6) Spectacle. 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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