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

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. What does Othello order Emilia to do before he leaves after questioning Desdemona?
(a) Stay by Desdemona's side constantly.
(b) Stay by his side to keep him from doing something rash.
(c) Pack up Desdemona's things so that she can leave.
(d) Pack up her own things because she has been fired.

3. What is Othello's response to Desdemona's pleas that he forgive Cassio before he is about to depart?
(a) "Cassio has had his chance and failed."
(b) "Never while I am alive."
(c) "This is not the time."
(d) "I must leave now, perhaps on my return."

4. Who asks Iago to deliver something?
(a) Cassio.
(b) Montano.
(c) The Duke.
(d) Othello.

5. What are Desdemona and Cassio talking about right before Othello leaves?
(a) A way to get Cassio back into Othello's good graces.
(b) Finding Cassio a new position now that he has been fired.
(c) Having an affair.
(d) News from Venice.

6. 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.

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

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

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

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

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

12. What does Iago tell Desdemona that Othello is upset about after Othello accuses her of having an affair?
(a) Affairs of the state.
(b) A friend of his whose wife has cheated.
(c) He is having an affair of his own.
(d) He is a passionate moor and needs no reason.

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

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

15. Why does Iago have to work so hard to convince Othello that Desdemona is unfaithful?
(a) Othello is a much better man than Cassio.
(b) Othello refuses to admit that his own wife would leave him.
(c) Othello loves her and knows how virtuous she is.
(d) Othello has been with Desdemona almost every instant.

Short Answer Questions

1. What is Iago preparing to do at the beginning of Act 5?

2. After the night of the brawl, where is Othello leaving to?

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

4. Who enters the room and is surprised to see Cassio with a handkerchief?

5. Why is Roderigo killed?

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