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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does the line "poor Women be thought decaying and unfit/for the Town at One or Two and twenty" in Act I, Scene I mean exactly?
(a) That women are considered old at 21 or 22 years of age.
(b) That women who look like they are old are actually 21 or 22 years of age.
(c) That women who are 21 or 22 years of age are never considered old.
(d) That women, no matter their age are always thought to be 21 or 22 years of age.

2. How can Daniel's behavior in Act II, Scene I be described?
(a) Rash.
(b) Shy.
(c) Rowdy.
(d) Clumsy.

3. Who speaks the line "I am a better Christian, I thank you, than to keep it with a Heathen" in Act I, Scene II?
(a) Governor.
(b) Captain.
(c) Blanford.
(d) Oroonoko.

4. Why does the governor call on Imoinda in Act II, Scene III?
(a) To dance for his guests.
(b) To sing songs for his guests.
(c) To use her.
(d) To sleep with her.

5. Where have Lucy and Welldon moved to?
(a) New Guinea.
(b) London, England.
(c) Surinam, West Indies.
(d) America.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who stands and stares at Oroonoko in Act I, Scene II?

2. Who says: "...but I won't lose her so" at the end of Act II, Scene III?

3. Where is Lucy and Welldon's original home?

4. How long has Mrs. Lackitt been a widow?

5. What is the widow's reaction to Welldon's statement in putting her off from marriage?

(see the answer key)

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