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Questions 1-5 of 25:

1.

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

He has promised never again to be with Imoinda.

He has sworn everlasting loyalty to the King.

He has won an important victory in battle.

He has admirably forsworn an inappropriate love.

2.

The actions and attitudes of Deputy Governor Byam in this section are clear echoes of actions and attitudes of which character from earlier in the story? (from Pages 62 - 81)

The slave captain.

Onahal.

Jamoan.

Aboan.

3.

Who is the enemy warrior captured and eventually befriended by Oroonoko? (from Pages 26 – 33)

Jamoan.

Imoinda.

Aboan.

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)

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

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.

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

5.

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

Aboan.

Onahal.

Jamoan.

Oroonoko.

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