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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 do the slaves fall on the ground asking for the governor's forgiveness?

2. What does Lucy tell Welldon that she has heard about the slaves?

3. Why does Widow Lackitt give Welldon a gift?

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

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

Short Essay Questions

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

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

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

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

5. Why does Oroonoko not initially want to join the slave revolt in Act III Scene II?

6. Describe the character Aboan in Act III.

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

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

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

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

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Although Thomas Southerne wrote the play, Oroonoko, A Tragedy, the true creator of Oroonoko is the author, Aphra Behn. What was Behn's life like? What were her views? Why did she become a writer? What did she write? What were her inspirations for writing Oroonoko? Research as necessary using at least one book source (not including the play or novella).

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

Relationships between characters are very important, especially in a play. Choose two characters' relationship to discuss and analyze from the list below. What is the relationship between the two characters? How did they meet? How do they interact? What happens to them in the end? What do we learn about the individual characters based on their relationship with each other? Research as necessary using at least one book source (not including the play or novella) and use specific examples from the play.

1) Welldon and Mrs. Lackitt

2) Oroonoko and Blanford

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