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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. 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) He does not want Desdemona to get jealous.
(c) Her presence will not help his case with Othello.
(d) He does not want to be seen in public with her.

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

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

4. What is Desdemona's reaction to Othello's accusation of her unfaithfulness?
(a) She wonders what took him so long to realize it.
(b) She is stricken and confused.
(c) She is angry.
(d) She is relieved to have the truth out.

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

6. Who does Desdemona ask to retrieve Cassio after dinner with the islanders?
(a) The Duke's messenger.
(b) The clown.
(c) A servant.
(d) A messenger.

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

8. What does Othello do to get Desdemona to use her handkerchief while she is waiting for Cassio?
(a) Sneeze.
(b) Cough a great deal.
(c) Ask kindly for it.
(d) Pretend to have watery eyes.

9. 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 tries to get him to stay.
(c) She blushes and gets embarrassed.
(d) She gets angry with Othello for scaring Cassio.

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 is still getting his home in order after the move.
(d) He has a headache.

11. What is Iago asked to deliver in Act 3, Scene 2?
(a) Some papers.
(b) Orders for Cassio.
(c) A package.
(d) A letter.

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

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

14. What is Iago's reasoning behind the statement he makes about what happens to every married man?
(a) Women need more than one man to be satisfied.
(b) Humans are not meant to have just one lover.
(c) Men have short attention spans.
(d) Women are wily.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Desdemona ask Cassio to do when she tells him of Othello's off behavior?

2. Before Othello leaves for his errand, what does Iago tell him that his wife is good at?

3. Who is NOT present during the walk after dinner?

4. Who is the only character who is not being manipulated by Iago?

5. What does Othello ask Iago to watch for while Othello is away on his errand?

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