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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 slave says that he belonged to Oroonoko?

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

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

4. Who says "I am afraid You'll find it difficult, and dangerous" in Act III, Scene IV?

5. What does the line "...if you had not prevented my cutting his Throat, that Coward there had not discover'd us" refer to in Act IV, Scene II?

Short Essay Questions

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

2. What is Oroonoko's plan in Act III, Scene IV?

3. What does Oroonoko understand about the slaves who take the governor's pardon and beg forgiveness in Act IV, Scene II?

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

5. From what is Welldon rescued at the end of Act III, Scene III and how?

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

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

8. In Act III, Scene III, what does Welldon suggest he do so that he and Widow Lackitt may get married?

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

10. What is Aboan's most convincing argument which finally gets Oroonoko to join his plans of revolt?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Although Thomas Southerne wrote the play, Oroonoko, A Tragedy, the true creator of Oroonoko is the author, Aphra Behn. What was Behn's life like? What were her views? Why did she become a writer? What did she write? What were her inspirations for writing Oroonoko? Research as necessary using at least one book source (not including the play or novella).

Essay Topic 2

Compare and contrast the play with the novella. Discuss the history behind each piece, the themes, how each one was received by the public and its popularity and how each was interpreted. Research as necessary using at least one book source (not including the play or novella).

Essay Topic 3

Every story must have a protagonist. This play has two protagonists because it has two story-lines. Choose one of the two protagonists from below and discuss his/her character. How is this character considered a protagonist? What is the character's personality like? What relationships does the character have with others? What are the character's good points? What are the flaws? Analyze as much as possible. Research as necessary using at least one book source (not including the play or novella) and use specific examples from the play.

1) Oroonoko

2) Welldon

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