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This test consists of 5 multiple choice questions, 5 short answer questions, and 10 short essay questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Why is Iago so upset with Othello at the beginning of the play?
(a) He promoted Cassio instead of Iago.
(b) He slept with his wife.
(c) He is a moor.
(d) He married Desdemona.

2. How does Igao comfort Roderigo after the trial is over and the marriage is declared legitimate?
(a) Assures Roderigo that the couple will tire of each other soon.
(b) Points out that Desdemona has a beautiful sister.
(c) Lists all of Desdemona's faults.
(d) Encourages him to find a new love.

3. What does Cassio ask of Emilia the morning after his brawl in the street?
(a) To secure him some time to talk alone with Desdemona.
(b) To plead with Othello to forgive him.
(c) To deliver a letter to both Othello and Desdemona.
(d) To find some money for him to sail back to Venice.

4. Who does Othello compare Cassio to when he sees Cassio fighting?
(a) The Heathens.
(b) The Moors.
(c) The Turks.
(d) The Devil.

5. Why is Roderigo so unhappy about Desdemona's marriage?
(a) He wants his son to marry Desdemona.
(b) He loves Desdemona.
(c) He lost a bet.
(d) He hates Othello.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Iago tell Cassio is the reason for Othello being at the inn?

2. On what account does Brabantio want to arrest Othello?

3. When Othello is questioned at the inn, what reason does he give for marrying Desdemona?

4. While speaking with Iago in Act 1, Scene 2, what does Othello say he would never give up for Desdemona?

5. What do Cassio and Iago discuss while they are on watch together their first night in Cyprus?

Short Essay Questions

1. Why is Iago so upset with Othello at the beginning of the play?

2. What does Iago tell Montano about Cassio on his first night in Cyprus?

3. How did Othello and Desdemona meet?

4. What does the Duke decide to do after he has heard Othello and Brabantio's sides of the case against Othello?

5. Why does Cassio refuse to drink the wine offered him by Iago when they are both on watch on their first night in Cyprus?

6. Why is Othello at the inn when he receives the summons from the Duke?

7. What destroyed the Turkish ships that were heading for Cyprus?

8. What is Iago's description of the perfect woman?

9. What does Roderigo suggest that he and Iago do to try and stop the marriage between Othello and Desdemona?

10. What does Emilia tell Cassio when he asks her to put in a good word for him with Desdemona?

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