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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. What does Emilia tell Desdemona about jealousy after Othello leaves in a huff?

2. What is Desdemona's reaction to Cassio's quick exit when Othello enters the room?

3. What is so surprising to Desdemona about Othello's behavior when he is asking about her handkerchief?

4. Who is the only character who is not being manipulated by Iago?

5. Who teaches wives to cheat, according to Emilia?

Short Essay Questions

1. Who does Iago try to frame for the attack on Cassio?

2. What does Desdemona call Iago when she is talking with Cassio about getting his job back?

3. What does Othello say he needs before believing something negative about Cassio from Iago?

4. What does Othello ask Emilia before he questions Desdemona about her affair?

5. Who does Emilia say is to blame when women cheat on their husbands?

6. Why does Othello complain to Desdemona about having watery eyes?

7. What does Desdemona do while getting ready for bed after dinner?

8. What part did Cassio play in Othello and Desdemona's courtship?

9. What does Iago tell Cassio to do after Iago is done speaking with Othello at the beginning of Act 4?

10. What question does Desdemona ask Emilia that proves her innocence and naivete?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Desdemona sings a song that is echoed by Emilia in her death. What is this song? Why is it so significant? Where are the two women when they sing it, and how does it fit the scenes in which it was involved?

Essay Topic 2

Iago has a very specific description of his idea of the perfect woman. What is this description, and what does this suggest about Iago's character? Compare/contrast Iago's idea of the perfect woman to another character's thoughts on the subject.

Essay Topic 3

Jealousy is a pretty strong theme throughout the book. Where are some places that this theme appears, and how do the characters touched by jealousy react?

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