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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Act 1.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Who stands and stares at Oroonoko in Act I, Scene II?
(a) Blanford.
(b) Governor.
(c) The Planters.
(d) The other slaves.

2. What does the widow tell the captain that she wants?
(a) A male slave.
(b) A maid.
(c) A husband.
(d) A female slave.

3. How did the captain capture Oroonoko to be a slave?
(a) By hitting him over the head and dragging him to the ship.
(b) By knocking him out and tying him up.
(c) By offering to trade the prince's life for his wife's.
(d) By getting him drunk on his ship and putting him in shackles.

4. Why is Lucy's sister dressed as a man?
(a) To make proper claim to property.
(b) To entice women out of their wealth.
(c) To find a husband for Lucy.
(d) To find a husband for herself.

5. Who is the third character to make an appearance in Act I, Scene I?
(a) Stanmore.
(b) Oroonoko.
(c) Widow Lackitt.
(d) Charlotte.

Short Answer Questions

1. To whom does Welldon mention his sister to in Act I, Scene II in terms of marriage?

2. Why does Lucy exit in Act I, Scene I?

3. Who says: "Why, a lusty young Fellow may happen to temp you" in Act I, Scene I?

4. Who is the first character we are introduced to in the beginning of the play?

5. What is Lucy's reaction to marriage with the Captain?

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