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

2. Who says "...if you had not prevented my cutting his Throat, that Coward there had not discover'd us" in Act IV, Scene II?

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

4. In Act III, Scene I, why does Aboan not want to trust Hottman just yet?

5. What does Aboan suggest they do to Hottman in Act III, Scene IV?

Short Essay Questions

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

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

3. How does Welldon put off Widow Lackitt from marriage in Act III, Scene III and what is her response?

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

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

8. Describe the character Hottman in Act III.

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

10. In Act IV, what is the situation between Welldon, Jack and Mrs. Lackitt?

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

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

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

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