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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.

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

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

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

2.

Why is Oroonoko welcomed when he returns to the King's palace? (from Pages 26 – 33)

He has sworn everlasting loyalty to the King.

He has admirably forsworn an inappropriate love.

He has promised never again to be with Imoinda.

He has won an important victory in battle.

3.

Who is sent into slavery with Imoinda? (from Pages 26 – 33)

Aboan.

Jamoan.

Onahal.

Oroonoko.

4.

What incident foreshadowed Tuscan's decision to reconcile with Byam, and why? (from Pages 62 - 81)

Tuscan's decision to keep fighting in the forest: in both cases, he showed extreme courage.

Tuscan's reluctance to join the slave rebellion: in both cases, he wants to destroy Caesar's authority.

Tuscan's reluctance to join the slave rebellion: in both cases, he wants to do well by his family.

Tuscan's being whipped after returning to Farham: in both cases, he showed extreme strength of character.

5.

Which of these characters is most like Oroonoko, and why? (from Pages 26 – 33)

The French Governor: he and Oroonoko have both lost their true loves to slavery.

Aboan: he and Oroonoko are both highly educated, moral men.

Jamoan: he and Oroonoko are both triumphant leaders in battle.

The French Governor: he and Oroonoko are both educated, highly moral men.

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