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

Multiple Choice Questions

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

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

3. What does Brabantio think will happen once he presents his case against Othello at the Duke's house?
(a) Brabantio thinks the Senate will agree with him.
(b) Brabantio knows the Duke was in love with Desdemona, so the Duke will side with him.
(c) Brabantio fears that Othello will bewitch them just as he has Desdemona.
(d) Brabantio fears that the Duke will side with Othello.

4. How did Desdemona first meet Othello?
(a) He saw her and admired her beauty, so he appraoched her on the street.
(b) Her father invited him over for dinner to tell his tales of war.
(c) She met him at the market place.
(d) He saved her from bandits on the road.

5. Who sent the messengers who summon Othello while he is talking to Iago if his love for Desdemona?
(a) The Duke.
(b) Desdemona.
(c) General Stringham.
(d) Brabantio.

6. Who is Brabantio referring to when he says, "It would have been better if she had married even you."
(a) Roberto.
(b) Roderigo.
(c) Cassio.
(d) Iago.

7. How does Desdemona feel about Iago's description of the perfect woman?
(a) It is irrational and sexist.
(b) It is more thoughtful than she would have expected.
(c) It describes herself to a tee.
(d) It is kind and sweet.

8. What do Cassio and Iago discuss while they are on watch together their first night in Cyprus?
(a) How much they hate Othello.
(b) How sweet the marriage between Othello and Desdemona is.
(c) How lovely Desdemona is.
(d) How much they admire Othello.

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

10. What is Roderigo's first step toward revenge against Othello when he hears of their marriage?
(a) He tells Brabantio.
(b) He pays a man to kill Othello.
(c) He plots with Iago to frame Othello for infidelity.
(d) He tells a policeman to arrest Othello.

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

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

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

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

15. Who does Iago notice doting on Desdemona while in the court of the Duke of Cyprus?
(a) Roderigo.
(b) The Duke.
(c) A messenger.
(d) Cassio.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Roderigo want to do after the trial is over and the marriage was declared legitimate?

2. While talking to Othello in Act 1, Scene 2, what does Iago pretend that he does not like to do?

3. What does the Duke do after hearing both Brabantio and Othello's sides of the story?

4. Who is the main figure in Act 3, Scene 1?

5. How do Iago and Roderigo wake up Brabantio to tell him of the marriage?

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