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This test consists of 5 short answer questions, 10 short essay questions, and 1 (of 3) essay topics.

Short Answer Questions

1. Which of the following is not something Welldon and Jack discuss in Act IV, Scene I?

2. How is Welldon rescued from having to sleep with the widow?

3. Act III, Scene I is with which characters?

4. Why does Oroonoko say Imoinda has made him a coward?

5. To whom is Welldon speaking at the beginning of Act IV?

Short Essay Questions

1. How might Act III be considered the climax of the play?

2. In Act IV, what is the situation between Welldon, Jack and Mrs. Lackitt?

3. What is the tone of the beginning of Act IV, Scene II and how do you know?

4. What does Aboan caution Oroonoko in Scene II, Act III and what does he fear has happened to Oroonoko?

5. What is the situation between Daniel and Lucy in Act IV, Scene I?

6. Describe the character Aboan in Act III.

7. Why does Oroonoko not initially want to join the slave revolt in Act III Scene II?

8. Why does Oroonoko say that Imoinda has made him a coward?

9. What does Welldon give Stanmore at the end of Act IV, Scene I, what do they talk about and what is Stanmore's reaction?

10. How does Jack feel about his role in the situation between himself and Mrs.Lackitt in Act IV?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

One main theme of Oroonoko, the play, is the feeling of compassion. Discuss how compassion is expressed in the play and by which characters. What is being said about compassion? What are the characters feeling compassionate about? How is it considered a theme? Research as necessary using at least one book source (not including the play or novella) and use specific examples from the play.

Essay Topic 2

There are several key female characters in the play Oroonoko and through them, we can get an understanding of the lifestyle and treatment of women in those times. Choose one of the following topics below in regards to women:

1) Discuss how women were treated and viewed during the time period of the play's setting. How is the treatment of women shown in the play through the female characters? Is it an accurate depiction? What were Southerne's viewpoints?

2) Discuss how Aphra Behn was considered a feminist of her time and how her feminist views have been portrayed in not only her novella but in Southerne's play.

3) One major change in the play adaption of the novel is the change in race of Imoinda. Discuss this change and what it means in relationship to women and race.

Research as necessary using at least one book source (not including the play or novella) and use specific examples from the play.

Essay Topic 3

Foreshadowing is used in the play. Discuss the meaning of foreshadowing and cite at least three examples of foreshadowing. What is being foreshadowed and how do you know? Research as necessary using at least one book source (not including the play or novella) and use specific examples from the play.

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