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This test consists of 15 multiple choice questions and 5 short answer questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Who is ordered to attend Desdemona on her journey to Cyprus?
(a) Roderigo.
(b) Iago and his wife.
(c) Cassio.
(d) Brabantio.

2. How does Othello really feel about Cassio, even after his brawl in the street?
(a) He is embarassed by Cassio and never wants to see him again.
(b) He is ashamed of Cassio but thinks he has learned his lesson.
(c) He is jealous of Cassio and his easy way with women.
(d) He loves Cassio and wants him back in his service.

3. How is Brabantio related to Desdemona?
(a) He is her godfather.
(b) He is her grandfather.
(c) He is her uncle.
(d) He is her father.

4. What does Iago tell Roderigo to do during the first night they are in Cyprus?
(a) Get Cassio drunk.
(b) Anger Cassio.
(c) Take advantage of Desdemona.
(d) Spread ugly rumors of Othello.

5. Who pretends to help Cassio after his embarrassing street brawl the night before?
(a) Roderigo.
(b) Desdemona.
(c) Iago.
(d) The Duke.

6. What is the name of the Duke of Cyprus?
(a) Montana.
(b) Montano.
(c) Milano.
(d) Miltana.

7. What is the big event of Act 2, Scene 2 in honor of?
(a) The capture of a Turkish spy.
(b) The victory over the Turks.
(c) Othello and Desdemona's marriage.
(d) The Turks who have tried to invade.

8. Who makes rude comments to the group that Cassio hired to cheer himself up?
(a) The clown.
(b) A lord.
(c) A musician.
(d) A beggar boy.

9. What is Cassio's opinion of Iago at the beginning of Act 3?
(a) He believes Iago is kind and unintelligent.
(b) He believes Iago is honorable and humble.
(c) He believes Iago is treacherous and evil.
(d) He believes Iago is honest and pure.

10. Who does Montano want to report to Othello for behavior unbecoming of an officer on the first night in Cyprus?
(a) Cassio.
(b) Roderigo.
(c) Iago.
(d) Miltano.

11. What does Iago tell Cassio is the reason for Othello being at the inn?
(a) Othello is running from the law.
(b) Othello is getting ready to travel.
(c) Othello wanted a drink with friends.
(d) Othellos is married.

12. Who does Cassio beg to talk with after his hired group has been sent away the morning after his street brawl?
(a) Desdemona.
(b) The Duke.
(c) Iago.
(d) Othello.

13. What drives the plot of this play?
(a) The crises of the society.
(b) The whims of the narrator.
(c) The historical events.
(d) The choices of the characters.

14. Who does Iago reveal his entire plan to after everyone else leaves the Duke's court in Cyprus?
(a) The audience.
(b) Cassio.
(c) The Duke.
(d) Roderigo.

15. What does Othello do to punish Cassio for his fighting?
(a) Chides him publicly.
(b) Has him arrested.
(c) Strips him of his title.
(d) Beats him publicly.

Short Answer Questions

1. Why does Brabantio think Othello has the power of bewitchment?

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

3. Who does Cassio want to have put in a good word for him with Desdemona the morning after his street brawl?

4. What does Brabantio think will happen once he presents his case against Othello at the Duke's house?

5. Who does Othello put in charge of restoring order after Cassio's brawl in the street of Cyprus?

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