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

Multiple Choice Questions

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

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

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

4. What is Emilia trying to convey to Desdemona as they talk while getting ready for bed?
(a) The true nature of marriage.
(b) The fact that Othello may have been unfaithful.
(c) The consequences of remaining naive.
(d) The harsh reality of the world.

5. What does Emilia say she would do for the right price?
(a) Kill.
(b) Dishonor her father.
(c) Lie.
(d) Commit adultery.

6. Before Othello leaves for his errand, what does Iago tell him that his wife is good at?
(a) Manipulating.
(b) Endearing men to her.
(c) Deceiving.
(d) Singing.

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

8. Who is the only character who is not being manipulated by Iago?
(a) Emilia.
(b) Othello.
(c) Cassio.
(d) Desdemona.

9. What does Othello do for Iago before he goes to dinner with the Islanders?
(a) Thank him for his service.
(b) Promote him to lieutenant.
(c) Order him to leave.
(d) Tell him to drop the subject of infidelity.

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

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

12. What makes Iago so happy when he hears of Othello's odd behavior towards Desdemona?
(a) He knows that his plan is working.
(b) He knows that they will divorce and he can be with Desdemona.
(c) He sees a chance to get more power.
(d) He sees a chance to prove his loyalty by calming Othello down.

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

14. Who is with Iago at the beginning of Act 5?
(a) Montano.
(b) Roderigo.
(c) Othello.
(d) Cassio.

15. What does Iago tell Othello to do when Cassio comes in after Othello has reacted to Iago's lie about Cassio's bragging?
(a) Find a police man to arrest him.
(b) Find a weapon to kill him with.
(c) Get Desdemona to admit to her affair with Cassio.
(d) Hide and listen to their conversation about infidelity.

Short Answer Questions

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

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

3. What does Desdemona tell Othello she was doing right before he came in the room so suddenly?

4. What is so surprising to Desdemona about Othello's behavior when he is asking about her handkerchief?

5. Who wounds Roderigo towards the end of the play?

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