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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Why is Roderigo killed?
(a) He curses Cassio.
(b) He spits upon Montano.
(c) He tried to sleep with Desdemona.
(d) He cries out against Iago.

2. 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) Herself and her purity.
(c) Iago and his honesty.
(d) The Duke and his lusty advances.

3. 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 get jealous.
(d) They all realize they do not love their wives.

4. What does Iago plan to do while Othello is gone?
(a) To continue his plan to ruin Othello's marriage.
(b) To kill Cassio.
(c) To divorce his wife.
(d) To play the part of the faithful servant.

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

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

7. What is Desdemona's reaction to Cassio's quick exit when Othello enters the room?
(a) She is worried Othello may have seen Cassio.
(b) She blushes and gets embarrassed.
(c) She tries to get him to stay.
(d) She gets angry with Othello for scaring Cassio.

8. What does Iago tell Othello to do when Othello decides to punish his wife for her affair?
(a) Strangle her in their bed.
(b) Divorce her and take her dowry.
(c) Publicly disgrace her.
(d) Poison her.

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

10. What excuse does Othello give for being late to a dinner with the islanders?
(a) He was waiting for Desdemona to get ready.
(b) He had to complete important business.
(c) He has a headache.
(d) He is still getting his home in order after the move.

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

12. Who wounds Roderigo towards the end of the play?
(a) Cassio.
(b) Montano.
(c) Othello.
(d) Iago.

13. 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.

14. What does Emilia tell Othello when he asks her about Desdemona's affair?
(a) That she fears Desdemona is being unfaithful.
(b) That she has been pure and innocent.
(c) That she has never seen Cassio and Desdemona together alone.
(d) That Desdemona thinks that Othello is having an affair.

15. Why does Othello finally consent to meet with Cassio?
(a) He wants Desdemona to leave him alone concerning this subject.
(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 is in a hurry to leave and wants her to be quiet.

Short Answer Questions

1. Why does Cassio exit the room so quickly when Othello enters the room right before his departure?

2. Who asks Iago to deliver something?

3. Why does Cassio ask Bianca to leave so soon after meeting him at Othello's home?

4. What does Iago do when he sees Cassio exit so quickly when he and Othello enter the room?

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

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