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Oroonoko
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1
Where is Oroonoko from?
England
Surinam
Brazil
Coramantien (present-day Ghana)
2
The narrator of the story is an English woman living in Surinam.
True
False
3
How does Behn’s depiction of Imoinda reflect 17th-century European gender roles?
She is portrayed as submissive yet idealized for her loyalty and beauty
She is a symbol of European feminism and defies all gender norms
She is given the same level of agency as male characters
She actively resists the expectations placed upon her
4
What is the significance of Oroonoko’s execution in the novel?
It symbolizes European superiority over African figures
It is a moment of reconciliation between Oroonoko and his captors
It represents his complete loss of honor and defeat
It mirrors the tragic downfall of classical heroes
5
Imoinda willingly leaves Coramantien to become a slave.
False
True
6
The narrator takes an active role in helping Oroonoko escape.
True
False
7
The novel critiques the hypocrisy of European colonialism and slavery.
False
True
8
Oroonoko leads a successful slave rebellion and gains his freedom.
True
False
9
Imoinda is killed by Oroonoko to protect her from a worse fate.
True
False
10
How does
Oroonoko
challenge traditional European notions of nobility and heroism?
By showing that nobility is only determined by birthright
By depicting European colonizers as morally superior
By proving that love is stronger than political ambition
By portraying an African prince with classical heroic qualities
11
The narrative structure of
Oroonoko
can best be described as:
A purely fictional adventure story
A combination of memoir, travelogue, and biography
A philosophical treatise on colonialism
A linear historical account
12
Who is the narrator of
Oroonoko
?
Oroonoko
Imoinda
The governor of Surinam
An English woman in Surinam
13
What is Imoinda’s fate at the end of the novel?
She escapes to freedom
She is killed by Oroonoko
She becomes the queen of Surinam
She is returned to Coramantien
14
The novel takes place in both Africa and South America.
True
False
15
Oroonoko is described as having European features despite being African.
False
True
16
What literary device does Behn use to both exoticize and elevate Oroonoko’s character?
Hyperbole and classical allusions
Foreshadowing and paradox
Allegory and symbolism
Satire and irony
17
The novel critiques the hypocrisy of European colonialism and slavery.
False
True
18
Imoinda is killed by Oroonoko to protect her from a worse fate
True
False
19
What is one theme of
Oroonoko
?
The dangers of scientific progress
The importance of revenge
The power of magic
The corruption of European colonizers
20
Oroonoko is respected by the other slaves because of his noble heritage and bravery.
False
True
21
Oroonoko is betrayed and sold into slavery by an English captain.
True
False
22
Oroonoko leads a successful slave rebellion and gains his freedom.
True
False
23
How does Oroonoko end up in Surinam?
He volunteers to explore the colony
He travels there for trade
He is dead and sold into slavery
He flees after killing the king
