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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Who does Iago try to frame for Cassio's wounds?
(a) Roderigo.
(b) Bianca.
(c) Montano.
(d) Othello.

2. What does Othello tell Desdemona is so special about the handkerchief he gave her?
(a) It has magical powers.
(b) It was his grandmother's.
(c) It is a symbol of love.
(d) It is from a far away land.

3. What is Iago preparing to do at the beginning of Act 5?
(a) Ambush Cassio.
(b) Frame Othello in Desdemona's murder.
(c) Tell another lie to Othello.
(d) Arrest Roderigo.

4. What excuse does Othello give for being late to a dinner with the islanders?
(a) He was waiting for Desdemona to get ready.
(b) He had to complete important business.
(c) He is still getting his home in order after the move.
(d) He has a headache.

5. What does Emilia tell Othello when he asks her about Desdemona's affair?
(a) That she has been pure and innocent.
(b) That she fears Desdemona is being unfaithful.
(c) That Desdemona thinks that Othello is having an affair.
(d) That she has never seen Cassio and Desdemona together alone.

6. What song does Desdemona sing while Emilia helps her get ready for bed?
(a) Nightingale.
(b) Lovers.
(c) Birch Forest.
(d) Willow.

7. Why is Iago so annoyed that Cassio did not die?
(a) Othello will believe Cassio's word over Iago's word.
(b) Cassio has some damning information about Iago.
(c) Iago wants Cassio's job.
(d) Cassio has offended him deeply.

8. What does Desdemona do after receiving her orders from Othello, following the after-dinner walk?
(a) Forgives him for his rash behavior.
(b) Waits in the parlor for him to return.
(c) Goes to bed and dismisses Emilia.
(d) Packs her things to leave in the morning.

9. What question does Desdemona ask Emilia as they get ready for bed?
(a) Do husbands cheat on their wives?
(b) Do women really cheat on their husbands?
(c) Has Emilia ever cheated?
(d) Can Othello really believe that she has cheated?

10. What does Iago do when he sees Cassio exit so quickly when he and Othello enter the room?
(a) He exults over his power of manipulation.
(b) He cries out for Cassio to return.
(c) He begins to plant seeds of doubt in Othello's mind.
(d) He laughs at Cassio's cowardice.

11. Who becomes overwrought when seeing Cassio's wounds?
(a) The Duke's wife.
(b) Desdemona.
(c) Emilia.
(d) Bianca.

12. Who is sent to tell Othello and Desdemona about Cassio's wounds?
(a) Bianca.
(b) Iago.
(c) Roderigo.
(d) Emilia.

13. Who does Iago talk to Cassio about when Othello thinks they are talking about Desdemona?
(a) A street walker.
(b) Bianca.
(c) Emilia.
(d) The Duke's wife.

14. What is so surprising to Desdemona about Othello's behavior when he is asking about her handkerchief?
(a) He has never acted like this before.
(b) He did not kiss her goodbye.
(c) He usually only acts this way when he is sick.
(d) He seems worried and distracted.

15. What does Desdemona ask Cassio to do when she tells him of Othello's off behavior?
(a) Return the handkerchief she gave him.
(b) Buy Othello a gift.
(c) Have patience.
(d) Appeal to Othello himself.

Short Answer Questions

1. What did Cassio do for Othello while Othello and Desdemona were still courting?

2. What does Iago tell Othello to do when Othello decides to punish his wife for her affair?

3. Before Othello leaves for his errand, what does Iago tell him that his wife is good at?

4. Who comes into the room holding Desdemona's handkerchief while Iago and Cassio are talking in Othello's house?

5. What is Desdemona's reaction to Othello's accusation of her unfaithfulness?

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