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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Who teaches wives to cheat, according to Emilia?
(a) The ladies of the night.
(b) The world.
(c) The mistresses.
(d) The husbands.

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

3. Who kills Roderigo after he has been wounded during the street brawl?
(a) Iago.
(b) Montano.
(c) Othello.
(d) Cassio.

4. Who is Iago supposed to deliver a package to?
(a) The Duke.
(b) Desdemona.
(c) Othello.
(d) The Senate.

5. What does Othello NOT do while he is confronting Desdemona about her affair?
(a) Listen to her response.
(b) Threaten her.
(c) Yell.
(d) Present evidence.

6. Why does Othello finally consent to meet with Cassio?
(a) He wants to keep Cassio near so he can make sure he is not having an affair with his wife.
(b) He is reminded of how much Cassio means to him.
(c) He is in a hurry to leave and wants her to be quiet.
(d) He wants Desdemona to leave him alone concerning this subject.

7. After the night of the brawl, where is Othello leaving to?
(a) To inspect the fortifications.
(b) To confer with the Duke.
(c) To find a housing situation for him and Desdemona.
(d) To attend the trial of Cassio.

8. What does Desdemona know for certain as she readies herself for bed?
(a) Her happy marriage is over.
(b) Othello is having an affair.
(c) Things will get better now that they have reached the worst.
(d) Othello wants to kill her.

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

10. Who stood up for Othello when Desdemona spoke ill of him while Othello was still trying to woo her?
(a) Iago.
(b) Roderigo.
(c) Brabantio.
(d) Cassio.

11. What is the shortest scene in Act 3?
(a) Act 3, Scene 3.
(b) Act 3, Scene 1.
(c) Act 3, Scene 2.
(d) Act 3, Scene 4.

12. What does Othello say about his wife when she leaves after pleading Cassio's case?
(a) That he thinks she is being unfaithful.
(b) That she is a very greedy woman.
(c) That he loves her.
(d) That she will always get her way with him.

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

14. What does Desdemona say is not an excuse for her to behave badly?
(a) The bad behavior of others.
(b) A feeling of loss.
(c) Ignorance.
(d) Jealousy and envy.

15. Who is NOT present during the walk after dinner?
(a) Iago.
(b) Lodovico.
(c) Emilia.
(d) Othello.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Othello tell Desdemona to do after the walk after dinner?

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

3. In her conversation with Cassio right before Othello leaves, what does Desdemona say she will make Othello's every moment about?

4. Why does Iago try so hard to calm Desdemona down after she has been accused by Othello?

5. What does Iago plan to do while Othello is gone?

(see the answer keys)

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