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Questions 1-5 of 25:

1.

What incident foreshadowed Tuscan's decision to reconcile with Byam, and why? (from Pages 62 - 81)

Tuscan's reluctance to join the slave rebellion: in both cases, he wants to do well by his family.

Tuscan's decision to keep fighting in the forest: in both cases, he showed extreme courage.

Tuscan's reluctance to join the slave rebellion: in both cases, he wants to destroy Caesar's authority.

Tuscan's being whipped after returning to Farham: in both cases, he showed extreme strength of character.

2.

Mr. Trefry’s attitude and actions towards Clemene / Imoinda are clearly opposite to the attitude of which character earlier in the narrative, and why? (from Pages 33 - 47)

Onahal: she treats her respectfully, where Trefry treats her manipulatively.

Aboan: he treats her manipulatively, where Trefry treats her respectfully.

Oroonoko: Tryfry behaves disrespectfully towards her, where Oronooko treats her well.

The King: Trefry behaves respectfully towards her, where the King did not.

3.

Who betrays Oroonoko in this section (pages 33-47)? (from Pages 33 - 47)

Mr. Trefry.

The sea captain.

Imoinda.

The French Governor.

4.

Which of these characters is most like Oroonoko, and why? (from Pages 26 – 33)

Jamoan: he and Oroonoko are both triumphant leaders in battle.

The French Governor: he and Oroonoko have both lost their true loves to slavery.

The French Governor: he and Oroonoko are both educated, highly moral men.

Aboan: he and Oroonoko are both highly educated, moral men.

5.

What other story element, introduced in the first section, can be seen as having a metaphoric parallel to slavery? (from Pages 1 – 14)

The Royal Veil.

The King's messenger to Oroonoko.

The King's messenger to Imoinda.

Imoinda's keeping secret Oroonoko's name.

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