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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 hire to cheer himself up after his embarrassment on his first night in Cyrpus?
(a) Some dancers.
(b) Some stylists.
(c) Some servants.
(d) Some musicians.

2. What does the Duke of Cyprus praise about Othello before he comes ashore in Cyprus?
(a) His creativity.
(b) His courage.
(c) His love.
(d) His style.

3. What does Iago swear to do to Othello and Desdemona's 'fine tuned' love?
(a) Make them both sing solos.
(b) Fill their lives with dischord.
(c) Increase the harmony.
(d) Put it to rest.

4. How did Desdemona and Othello spend their time when they were falling in love before their marriage?
(a) Walking.
(b) Talking.
(c) Reading.
(d) Kissing.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. While speaking with Iago in Act 1, Scene 2, what does Othello say he would never give up for Desdemona?

2. How does Cassio greet Iago's wife when they enter the Duke of Cyprus's court?

3. Who does Othello compare Cassio to when he sees Cassio fighting?

4. Where is Iago from?

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

Short Essay Questions

1. What does the Duke decide to do after he has heard Othello and Brabantio's sides of the case against Othello?

2. Why is Cassio so worried about Othello when he comes ashore in Cyprus?

3. Why is Othello so torn about firing Cassio?

4. What does Cassio do to cheer himself up after being punished by Othello for his brawl in the street?

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

6. How does Brabantio think Othello got Desdemona to marry him?

7. How did Othello and Desdemona meet?

8. What does Roderigo suggest that he and Iago do to try and stop the marriage between Othello and Desdemona?

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

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

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