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

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. Why is Iago trying to destroy Othello's marriage?
(a) He wants Desdemona for himself.
(b) He is racist against all moors.
(c) He feels Othello is unfit to serve him.
(d) He wants revenge.

3. Who enters the room and is surprised to see Cassio with a handkerchief?
(a) Desdemona.
(b) Othello.
(c) Emilia.
(d) Bianca.

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

5. What drops to the ground as Othello and Desdemona head to dinner with the islanders?
(a) A handkerchief.
(b) A ring.
(c) A piece of lace.
(d) A note.

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

7. What does Othello see in the street at night that motivates him to rush to see Desdemona?
(a) Roderigo bleeding in a jail cell.
(b) A note from Iago.
(c) Cassio wounded in the street.
(d) Cassio with another woman.

8. What does Othello do after Iago lies about over hearing Cassio brag about being with Desdemona?
(a) He punches Iago.
(b) He starts throwing things.
(c) He screams at the top of his lungs.
(d) He goes into a trance-like state.

9. What does Desdemona tell Emilia that Othello is not prone to while she waits for Cassio?
(a) Unkindness.
(b) Rash judgement.
(c) Jealousy.
(d) Anger.

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

11. Who does Iago send away just after Othello reacts to Iago's lie about Cassio's bragging?
(a) Bianca.
(b) Desdemona.
(c) The Duke.
(d) Cassio.

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

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

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

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

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Othello ask Iago for when he decides to punish Desdemona for her affair?

2. What does Desdemona say is not an excuse for her to behave badly?

3. Who is Iago supposed to deliver a package to?

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

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

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