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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)

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

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

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

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

2.

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.

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

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

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

3.

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

Onahal.

Imoinda.

The King's Messenger.

Aboan.

4.

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.

Aboan.

Jamoan.

5.

Who is Aboan? (from Pages 14 – 16)

One of the King's courtiers and an ally for Oroonoko.

One of the King's courtiers assigned to spy on Oroonoko.

A courtier assigned to spy on Imoinda.

A courtier and a spy on Onahal.

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