Oroonoko Quiz

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Questions 1-5 of 25:

1.

Who is the slave that challenges Caesar about his plan for escape, and why? (from Pages 47 - 66)

Tuscan: he is afraid of what could happen to his family.

Onahal: she is afraid of what could happen to Imoinda.

Aboan: he is afraid of what could happen to Onahal.

Imoinda: she is afraid of what will happen to her unborn child.

2.

What is The Otan? (from Pages 14 – 16)

The closely guarded area of the palace where the King keeps his treasure.

The closely guarded area of the palace where the King keeps his wives.

The closely guarded area of the palace where the servants life.

The closely guarded area of the palance where Oroonoko and the other soldiers are housed.

3.

Which character is Oronooko's female ally? (from Pages 14 – 16)

Imoinda.

Aboan.

The King's Messenger.

Onahal.

4.

At the end of this section (pages 33-47), Mr. Trefry allows Oroonoko and Imoinda (Caesar and Clemene) to live together as a married couple. This can be seen as offering a counterpoint or contradiction to one of the story's themes? Which one, and why? (from Pages 33 - 47)

Negative portraits of Christianity: it shows two people living together in a loving relationship defined by their Christian faith.

The enduring power of human dignity: it shows how someone as controlling as Trefry can rob slaves of their dignity.

The destructive power of slavery: living together gives them an opportunity for love, happiness, and dignity.

Two sides of trust: it gives the suspicious Mr. Trefry an opportunity to keep an eye on both of them.

5.

Where does the King greet Imoinda when she finally arrives at the palace? (from Pages 1 – 14)

In the courtyard.

In his bed-chamber.

In his bath-chamber.

In the throne room.

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