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This test consists of 5 multiple choice questions, 5 short answer questions, and 10 short essay questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Who does Cassio hear is already pleading his case with Othello the morning after his embarrassing street brawl?
(a) Iago.
(b) The Duke.
(c) Emilia.
(d) Desdemona.

2. What does Roderigo want to do after the trial is over and the marriage was declared legitimate?
(a) Kill Othello.
(b) Kill himself.
(c) Kill Desdeona.
(d) Kill Iago.

3. How does Othello really feel about Cassio, even after his brawl in the street?
(a) He is embarassed by Cassio and never wants to see him again.
(b) He is jealous of Cassio and his easy way with women.
(c) He loves Cassio and wants him back in his service.
(d) He is ashamed of Cassio but thinks he has learned his lesson.

4. What does Iago tell Roderigo to do during the first night they are in Cyprus?
(a) Get Cassio drunk.
(b) Anger Cassio.
(c) Take advantage of Desdemona.
(d) Spread ugly rumors of Othello.

5. During their discussion while on watch together, what does Iago urge Cassio to do?
(a) Report Roderigo for behavior unbecoming of an officer.
(b) Drink some wine.
(c) Pursue Desdemona.
(d) Gamble his salary.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does the Duke do after hearing both Brabantio and Othello's sides of the story?

2. Why does Iago think he should have been promoted instead of Cassio?

3. Why is Iago so upset with Othello at the beginning of the play?

4. Who does Cassio hire to cheer himself up after his embarrassment on his first night in Cyrpus?

5. What is so different about Desdemona and Othello's relationship?

Short Essay Questions

1. Why is Brabantio so mad at Othello?

2. What does Iago tell Montano about Cassio on his first night in Cyprus?

3. How does the Duke of Cyprus feel about Othello?

4. Why does Othello compare Montano and Cassio to Turks on their first night in Cyrpus?

5. What does Iago plan to make Othello believe after the trial is over?

6. Why is Roderigo so unhappy about Othello's marriage?

7. What does the message contain that Othello sends out in Act 2, Scene 2?

8. Why is Othello so happy to see Desdemona when he comes ashore in Cyprus?

9. What destroyed the Turkish ships that were heading for Cyprus?

10. Why does Cassio refuse to drink the wine offered him by Iago when they are both on watch on their first night in Cyprus?

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