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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Who does Cassio hear is already pleading his case with Othello the morning after his embarrassing street brawl?
(a) Emilia.
(b) Iago.
(c) Desdemona.
(d) The Duke.

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

3. What does Brabantio do when he hears that Desdemona really does love Othello?
(a) He attacks Othello.
(b) He disowns her.
(c) He embraces his new son.
(d) He slaps her and spits on her in public.

4. Who does Cassio fight with on his first night in Cyprus?
(a) Roderigo.
(b) Iago.
(c) Montano.
(d) Miltano.

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

6. What do Othello and Desdemona do when they meet each other in Cyprus?
(a) Blush and act embarrassed.
(b) Chide each other for scaring the other.
(c) Kiss passionately.
(d) Embrace warmly.

7. On what account does Brabantio want to arrest Othello?
(a) Stealing precious jewels from Desdemona.
(b) Taking Desdemona's virtue.
(c) Bewitching Desdemona.
(d) Kidnapping Desdemona against her will.

8. While speaking with Iago in Act 1, Scene 2, what does Othello say he would never give up for Desdemona?
(a) His social reputation.
(b) Nothing.
(c) His virtue.
(d) His military status.

9. What does the Duke of Cyprus praise about Othello before he comes ashore in Cyprus?
(a) His style.
(b) His creativity.
(c) His love.
(d) His courage.

10. Where is Iago from?
(a) Florence.
(b) Venice.
(c) Verona.
(d) Paris.

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

12. What does Iago swear to do to Othello and Desdemona's 'fine tuned' love?
(a) Put it to rest.
(b) Fill their lives with dischord.
(c) Make them both sing solos.
(d) Increase the harmony.

13. What does Cassio call himself after he has been punished for his brawl in the street of Cyprus?
(a) A beast.
(b) A beggar.
(c) No more than a man.
(d) A fool.

14. 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 fears that the Duke will side with Othello.
(c) Brabantio fears that Othello will bewitch them just as he has Desdemona.
(d) Brabantio knows the Duke was in love with Desdemona, so the Duke will side with him.

15. Why does Brabantio think Othello has the power of bewitchment?
(a) He is a moor.
(b) This is widely rumored about Othello.
(c) He has seen Othello do it to others.
(d) Iago told him this.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who is ordered to attend Desdemona on her journey to Cyprus?

2. What does Iago think of a woman's opinion?

3. How does Cassio describe Desdemona to the Duke of Cyprus?

4. How does Desdemona feel about Iago's description of the perfect woman?

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

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