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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. 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.

2. Why does Widow Lackitt give Welldon a gift?
(a) To show she is not negligent of him.
(b) To show off her wealth.
(c) To show she wants to get rid of him.
(d) To remind him to not be negligent of her.

3. What is Aboan's idea for gaining freedom from slavery?
(a) Killing the slave masters.
(b) Nothing.
(c) Escaping in the middle of the night.
(d) Making their slave masters unconscious then running away.

4. For what purpose has Blanford brought Aboan to Oroonoko?
(a) To be his companion.
(b) To be his right-hand man.
(c) To be his servant.
(d) To be his slave.

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

6. 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 Aboan of his plan.
(b) He will try to kill Hottman.
(c) He will try to convince Hottman of his plan.
(d) He will try to convince the slaves of his plan.

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

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

9. 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) Aboan.
(b) Imoinda.
(c) Oroonoko.
(d) Hottman.

10. How do the slaves view Oroonoko's plan for them in Act III, Scene IV?
(a) They agree to follow him.
(b) They think it is not thought out well.
(c) They are doubtful but will still follow him.
(d) They do not want to follow him.

11. Why have Oroonoko and the slaves gathered in Act III, Scene IV?
(a) To plan the murder of the governor.
(b) To have a celebration.
(c) To pledge their loyalty to Oroonoko.
(d) To discuss their plans for freedom.

12. What does Welldon plan on using the jewels and money for that Mrs. Lackitt gave him?
(a) Dowry for Lucy's husband.
(b) A new house.
(c) To go back to London.
(d) Dowry for a husband.

13. Who is now married to Widow Lackitt in Act IV?
(a) Stanmore.
(b) Blanford.
(c) Jack.
(d) Welldon.

14. Oroonoko says "I must Capitulate?" in Act IV, Scene II. What does "capitulate" mean?
(a) Pardon.
(b) Fight.
(c) Surrender.
(d) Negotiate.

15. What is Blanford's reaction to the governor's actions at the end of Act IV, Scene II?
(a) Bitterness.
(b) Excitement.
(c) Encouragement.
(d) Shock.

Short Answer Questions

1. To what does the phrase "green Sickness" refer to in Act IV, Scene I?

2. Who says the phrase "green Sickness" in Act IV, Scene I?

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

4. Which word best describes Oroonoko's plan for the slaves in Act III, Scene IV?

5. In Act III, Scene I, why does Aboan not want to trust Hottman just yet?

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