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This test consists of 15 multiple choice questions and 5 short answer questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Why does Oroonoko stop Aboan from harming Hottman near the end of Act III, Scene IV?
(a) It could ruin the plan.
(b) He needs Hottman.
(c) It would be too mean.
(d) He does not want Aboan to become a murderer.

2. Who says "...if you had not prevented my cutting his Throat, that Coward there had not discover'd us" in Act IV, Scene II?
(a) Imoinda.
(b) Hottman.
(c) Aboan.
(d) Oroonoko.

3. What does the line "I am afraid You'll find it difficult, and dangerous" refer to in Act III, Scene IV?
(a) Hottman's plan.
(b) Oroonoko's plan.
(c) Aboan's plan.
(d) Blanford's plan.

4. What does one slave ask Oroonoko in the beginning of Act III, Scene IV?
(a) What is the plan?
(b) What will happen to the women and children?
(c) What is it like being a prince?
(d) What will happen if they die?

5. What does Oroonoko conclude about Hottman in Act III, Scene IV?
(a) He is ready to steal a ship for them.
(b) He is ready to be the lookout in the plan.
(c) He is not fit to be a part of their plan.
(d) He is ready to be a second leader in the plan.

6. Who appears as the mediator?
(a) Welldon.
(b) Blanford.
(c) Stanmore.
(d) Aboan.

7. What does Aboan suggest they do to Hottman in Act III, Scene IV?
(a) Embrace him.
(b) Ignore him.
(c) Keep an eye on him.
(d) Kill him.

8. What does Welldon request of Stanmore near the end of Act IV, Scene I?
(a) To care for his cousin if something happens to him.
(b) To care for Mrs. Lackitt if something happens to him.
(c) To care for Lucy if something happens to him.
(d) To care for Oroonoko if something happens to him.

9. To whom is Welldon speaking at the beginning of Act IV?
(a) Stanmore.
(b) Widow.
(c) Lucy.
(d) Jack.

10. Why does Imoinda request that Oroonoko kill her in Act III, Scene II?
(a) She does not want her children born into slavery.
(b) She does not want to lie with the governor.
(c) She does not want to be a slave any longer.
(d) She does not want to be with Oroonoko any longer.

11. Whom does Oroonoko kill near the beginning of Act IV Scene II?
(a) Hottman.
(b) Governor.
(c) Aboan.
(d) Captain.

12. Who agrees with Oroonoko about Hottman Act III, Scene IV?
(a) Hottman himself.
(b) Blanford.
(c) Slave.
(d) Aboan.

13. Why does Oroonoko say Imoinda has made him a coward?
(a) He is afraid to die and be without her and afraid to live and lose her.
(b) She has turned him weak-willed.
(c) He does not stand up to her.
(d) She is making him yield because of her weakness.

14. What does Widow Lackitt threaten to do to Lucy in Act III, Scene III?
(a) Have her married to the Captain.
(b) Annul her marriage to Daniel.
(c) Cut off the money promised to her.
(d) Have her shipped back to London.

15. When Oroonoko says "This Fellow is not right, I'll try him further," what does he mean in Act III, Scene IV?
(a) He will try to convince Hottman of his plan.
(b) He will try to convince the slaves of his plan.
(c) He will try to convince Aboan of his plan.
(d) He will try to kill Hottman.

Short Answer Questions

1. How does Welldon pacify the widow in Act III, Scene III?

2. For what purpose has Blanford brought Aboan to Oroonoko?

3. What is Aboan's idea for gaining freedom from slavery?

4. What does Lucy call Daniel?

5. How do the slaves view Oroonoko's plan for them in Act III, Scene IV?

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