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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 beg to talk with after his hired group has been sent away the morning after his street brawl?
(a) The Duke.
(b) Iago.
(c) Othello.
(d) Desdemona.

2. What does Iago plan to do to get revenge on Othello?
(a) Sleep with Desdemona.
(b) Pretend to be his servant to get information.
(c) Spread rumors about Cassio.
(d) Get him run out of town because of his race.

3. What do Othello and Desdemona do when they meet each other in Cyprus?
(a) Chide each other for scaring the other.
(b) Blush and act embarrassed.
(c) Kiss passionately.
(d) Embrace warmly.

4. What does Iago tell Cassio is the reason for Othello being at the inn?
(a) Othello is running from the law.
(b) Othello wanted a drink with friends.
(c) Othellos is married.
(d) Othello is getting ready to travel.

5. Where are the Turks heading at the beginning of the play?
(a) Venice.
(b) London.
(c) Cyprus.
(d) Verona.

Short Answer Questions

1. How does Iago plan to ruin Othello's marriage?

2. What is the big event of Act 2, Scene 2 in honor of?

3. What is Cassio's opinion of Iago at the beginning of Act 3?

4. Who does Montano want to report to Othello for behavior unbecoming of an officer on the first night in Cyprus?

5. Who sent the messengers who summon Othello while he is talking to Iago if his love for Desdemona?

Short Essay Questions

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

2. Why is Othello at the inn when he receives the summons from the Duke?

3. What does Brabantio see that convinces him that Desdemona has eloped?

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

5. What is Iago's description of the perfect woman?

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

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

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

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

10. Why is Othello so torn about firing Cassio?

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