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2. Kidnapped Quiz
Test your knowledge of 3. Slavery in Suriname. Submit your answers to see your results and get feedback.
What skills is Trefry, the young Cornish gentleman who purchased Oroonoko, particularly good at?
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Cooking and painting
Math and linguistics
Sword fighting and diplomacy
Agriculture and astronomy
Which of Behn's royalist beliefs does Oroonoko's nobility best reflect?
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That nobility is acquired through wealth
That only those with military prowess can be true leaders
That nobility is a product of one's upbringing
That kings are inherently different from other men and have the right to rule over them
What promises does Trefry make to Oroonoko during their boat ride?
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Trefry promises to teach Oroonoko math and linguistics
Trefry promises to help Oroonoko return to his homeland and find out about the condition and location of his men
Trefry promises to give Oroonoko a portion of his wealth
Trefry promises to free all the slaves on the plantation
Why does Oroonoko have some hope in Trefry despite his recent experiences with betrayal?
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Because Trefry offered him wealth
Because he sees sincerity in Trefry’s face and is impressed by his wisdom
Because Oroonoko believes that all white people are trustworthy
Because Trefry promised to set him free immediately
What does the attention Oroonoko receives from the colonists despite wearing slave garments suggest?
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That the colonists recognize his royalty and he holds some princely power
That the colonists are interested in his clothes
That Oroonoko is skilled in attracting attention through his speech
That the colonists want to recruit him for labor
What name is Oroonoko given by Trefry during their journey to the plantation, and why is this name chosen?
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He is given the name "Caesar" to reflect his martial and leadership skills
He is given the name "Alexander" to reflect his bravery and adventurous nature
He is given the name "Othello" to reflect his tragic love story
He is given the name "Nelson" to reflect his naval skills
Despite being treated like royalty, what limitations does Caesar still face as a slave?
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He has to perform hard labor
He is not in control of his own life and is considered another man’s property
He is not allowed to communicate with other slaves
He is required to train the other slaves in martial arts
How do the slaves on the plantation react when Caesar urges them to treat him like a fellow slave?
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They ignore him and continue to kneel before him
They ask him to teach them about his homeland
They immediately begin to treat him like a fellow slave
They hold a banquet for him
What does Caesar admire about Clemene, the "she-slave" that Trefry tells him about during dinner?
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Her intelligence and wit
Her skills in linguistics and math
Her beauty and the fact that she denies herself to everyone
Her bravery and strength
What happens when Caesar sees Clemene during a walk with Trefry?
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He does not recognize her and continues walking
He recognizes her as Imoinda, and she faints when she looks at him
He thinks she looks familiar but cannot place her
He becomes angry and confronts her
How does Trefry's action of detaining Clemene when she tries to get away reflect his position as a slave owner?
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It shows that he respects her privacy and autonomy.
It reflects his sense of entitlement to control her as his property
It shows that he is concerned for her safety
It reflects his effort to make sure she feels included in the community
What change occurs in the way the colonists treat Imoinda after they learn she is Caesar’s beloved?
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They treat her with even greater respect than before
They treat her with even greater respect than before
They become wary and suspicious of her
They ask her to teach them about her culture
Why does Imoinda’s pregnancy add pressure on Caesar to secure their freedom?
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Because he wants to ensure that their child does not grow up as a slave
Because he wants Imoinda to have access to better medical care
Because he believes that being pregnant will make Imoinda a target
Because he wants to return to Coramantien for the child's birth
Why do some colonists fear that Caesar might lead a rebellion among the slaves?
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Because he is unhappy with the delays in his release and suspects that they want his baby to be born into slavery
Because he has shown aggressive behavior towards the slave owners
Because he has been gathering weapons and supplies
Because he openly talks about the need for freedom among slaves
What does the narrator try to do for Caesar and Imoinda during her time with them?
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Teach them how to farm
Teach them new languages
Train them in combat
Convert them to Christianity and tell them stories about the Romans
What is one of the reasons Caesar grows less content as Imoinda's pregnancy progresses?
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He worries that Imoinda will not survive childbirth
He does not want his child to be born a slave
He is concerned about the financial burden of having a child
He fears he will not be a good father
What does the colonists' decision to have Caesar accompanied by attendants indicate about their perception of him?
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They believe he is a credible threat to their security
They want to honor him by providing personal attendants
They believe he needs guidance around the plantation
They are concerned about his health and well-being
Why doesn't Caesar realize he's being watched by the colonists?
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He is too focused on Imoinda and their unborn child
He assumes that the increased attention is a sign of respect
He is preoccupied with his plans to escape from slavery
He believes that he has earned the trust of the colonists and wouldn't be spied on
What is the significance of Caesar's limitations during the hunting expeditions?
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It shows that his physical strength is unmatched.
It reveals that despite his exceptional qualities, he is human
It indicates that he is not familiar with the local wildlife
It demonstrates that he is losing his hunting skills
What do the narrator's lush descriptions of Suriname suggest about the colonial agenda there?
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It is focused on the exploitation of natural resources for profit
It is primarily focused on cultural exchange
It is focused on establishing a harmonious relationship with the natives
It is centered around building a military stronghold
Why did the natives invade the Dutch settlement, according to the narrator?
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Because they were trying to reclaim their lands
In retribution for their mistreatment by the Dutch
Because they were manipulated by the British
Because of a misunderstanding between the Dutch and the natives
How are the English exploiting Caesar during the ambassadorial missions?
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By forcing him to be a translator
By making him negotiate with the natives
By using his fighting skills for their protection
By having him scout the areas for valuable resources
How do the native soldiers determine who should become a general, according to their art of war?
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Through a battle to the death
Through a democratic voting process
By competing in cutting off pieces of their own flesh in front of judges
By demonstrating strategic planning and tactics
