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This test consists of 5 multiple choice questions, 5 short answer questions, and 10 short essay questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Who speaks the lines: "Captain, I'm afraid the world won't speak so honourably of this action of yours, as you wou'd have 'em" in Act I, Scene II?
(a) Blanford.
(b) Governor.
(c) Welldon.
(d) Lucy.

2. Who offers himself to Mrs. Lackitt in Act I, Scene II?
(a) Stanmore.
(b) Captain.
(c) Blanford.
(d) Jack.

3. What does Welldon say he promised Lucy's dying father in Act II, Scene I to Widow Lackitt?
(a) To not marry until Lucy was married.
(b) To never marry anyone but Lucy.
(c) To only marry for love.
(d) To marry at the same time as Lucy.

4. Who is "The Dog" that Oroonoko refers to at the beginning of Act II, Scene II?
(a) Captain.
(b) Governor.
(c) Stanmore.
(d) Blanford.

5. What does Blanford vow to do?
(a) Serve the Captain.
(b) Serve Oroonoko.
(c) Serve the Governor.
(d) Serve Welldon.

Short Answer Questions

1. To whom is "Why, a lusty young Fellow may happen to tempt you" being said in Act I, Scene I?

2. What does the governor try to do to Imoinda at the beginning of Act II, Scene III?

3. What new name does Blanford suggest Oroonoko take?

4. Who says "I am quite tir'd of setting up for a Husband" in Act II, Scene I?

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

Short Essay Questions

1. Describe the Captain's character in Act I, Scene II.

2. In Act II, Scene I how does Welldon put Widow Lackitt off marrying him?

3. What does Blanford try to assure Oroonoko of in Act II, Scene II?

4. Oroonoko says: "Give me a Sword and I'll deserve your trust" in Act II, Scene III. How does he support his statement?

5. What line tells us of Welldon's feelings towards Mrs. Lackitt and in regards to what in Act I, Scene I?

6. For what purpose has the governor sent Stanmore to summon Blanford and Oroonoko?

7. Take the following line: "Were not you an ill-natur'd thing to boggle at a Promise? I cou'd break twenty for you" in Act II, Scene I. Who is speaking and to whom? What is it in reference to and what do these words tell us about the speaker?

8. Why does Oroonoko tell Blanford he is unhappy?

9. Describe Daniel's character.

10. Describe the interaction between Lucy and Daniel, and Daniel's attitude towards marrying her.

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