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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. Who enters near the end of Act III, Scene III?

2. Who has a soliloquy in Act IV, Scene I?

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

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

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

Short Essay Questions

1. How might Act III be considered the climax of the play?

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

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

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

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

6. From what is Welldon rescued at the end of Act III, Scene III and how?

7. Describe the character Aboan in Act III.

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

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

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

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

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 2

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 3

Freedom is an important theme in the play. Discuss what freedom and liberty means and how it is expressed in the play. What is being said about freedom? How do the characters view freedom? Do they want to be free, especially the slaves? If so, how do they go about achieving freedom?

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