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Questions 1-5 of 25:

1.

Mr. Trefry’s attitude and actions towards Clemene / Imoinda are clearly opposite to the attitude of which character earlier in the narrative, and why? (from Pages 33 - 47)

Oroonoko: Tryfry behaves disrespectfully towards her, where Oronooko treats her well.

Aboan: he treats her manipulatively, where Trefry treats her respectfully.

Onahal: she treats her respectfully, where Trefry treats her manipulatively.

The King: Trefry behaves respectfully towards her, where the King did not.

2.

What other story element, introduced in the first section, can be seen as having a metaphoric parallel to slavery? (from Pages 1 – 14)

The King's messenger to Imoinda.

The Royal Veil.

Imoinda's keeping secret Oroonoko's name.

The King's messenger to Oroonoko.

3.

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

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

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.

4.

Which character takes great pleasure out of having Caesar and Clemene come to visit? (from Pages 47 - 66)

The Lord Governor.

Tuscan.

The narrator.

Mr. Trefry.

5.

What is the most likely reason that Caesar accompanies the narrator and the others on their journey to the Indian colonies? (from Pages 47 - 66)

The narrator and the others might need protection, and Caesar is a warror.

Caesar is in love with the narrator, and wants to be with her.

The narrator is in love with Caesar, and wants him with her.

Caesar is being sent to negotiate peace / a truce with the Indians.

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