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

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. What does Othello ask Iago for when he decides to punish Desdemona for her affair?
(a) A decree of divorce.
(b) Poison.
(c) A knife.
(d) A rope.

3. Whose fault does Emilia say it is when wives cheat?
(a) Society's.
(b) The husband's.
(c) The wife's.
(d) The Church's.

4. What does Desdemona tell Othello she was doing right before he came in the room so suddenly?
(a) She was visiting with Cassio.
(b) She was speaking with no one, only waiting for Othello.
(c) She was thinking of how much she is going to miss Othello.
(d) She was talking with Emilia.

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

6. What does Iago say happens to every married man?
(a) They find who their true friends are.
(b) They all get cheated on.
(c) They all realize they do not love their wives.
(d) They all get jealous.

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

8. What does Roderigo feel Iago has wasted by not fulfilling his promise?
(a) His time.
(b) His money.
(c) His career.
(d) His health.

9. What did Cassio do for Othello while Othello and Desdemona were still courting?
(a) Keet their relationship a secret from the public.
(b) Drive Desdemona to Othello's house so they could visit.
(c) Stand guard while they secretly visited.
(d) Deliver messages of love back and forth between the two.

10. Why does Cassio ask Bianca to leave so soon after meeting him at Othello's home?
(a) He does not want Bianca to see him with Desdemona.
(b) Her presence will not help his case with Othello.
(c) He does not want to be seen in public with her.
(d) He does not want Desdemona to get jealous.

11. What does Desdemona do to try and prove her love to Othello after he has accused her of an affair?
(a) Wear a chastity belt with a single key given to Othello.
(b) Write a letter.
(c) Swear an oath to never be unfaithful again.
(d) Put their wedding sheets on the bed.

12. Why does Cassio exit the room so quickly when Othello enters the room right before his departure?
(a) He is nervous to be around Othello who is so angry with him.
(b) He is supposed to be at the courthouse.
(c) Iago enters with Othello, and Cassio distrusts Iago.
(d) He was just discussing an affair with his wife.

13. In her conversation with Cassio right before Othello leaves, what does Desdemona say she will make Othello's every moment about?
(a) Cassio and his faithfulness.
(b) The Duke and his lusty advances.
(c) Herself and her purity.
(d) Iago and his honesty.

14. What does Iago plan to do with the item that is dropped as Othello and Desdemona headed to dinner with the islanders?
(a) Plant it in Cassio's household.
(b) Return it to Desdemona.
(c) Steal it.
(d) Sell it.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. What makes Iago so happy when he hears of Othello's odd behavior towards Desdemona?

2. What does Iago tell Roderigo to do after Roderigo is done yelling at him?

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

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

5. What does Emilia tell Othello when he asks her about Desdemona's affair?

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