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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. What does Othello say about his wife when she leaves after pleading Cassio's case?
(a) That he loves her.
(b) That he thinks she is being unfaithful.
(c) That she will always get her way with him.
(d) That she is a very greedy woman.

2. Why is Roderigo upset with Iago after Desdemona and Emilia are called to dinner?
(a) Iago has not paid a large gambling debt.
(b) Iago has not set Roderigo and Desdemona together yet.
(c) Iago did not meet him at the inn the night before.
(d) Iago has not convinced Othello to promote Roderigo yet.

3. What are Iago and Othello discussing at the beginning of Act 4?
(a) The lost handkerchief.
(b) The strategies of war.
(c) Politics of Cyprus and Venice.
(d) Desdemona's infidelity.

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

5. Who is NOT present during the walk after dinner?
(a) Iago.
(b) Emilia.
(c) Othello.
(d) Lodovico.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Othello do after Iago lies about over hearing Cassio brag about being with Desdemona?

2. What does Iago say happens to every married man?

3. Who teaches wives to cheat, according to Emilia?

4. What is so surprising to Desdemona about Othello's behavior when he is asking about her handkerchief?

5. What is Iago's reasoning behind the statement he makes about what happens to every married man?

Short Essay Questions

1. Who are Cassio and Iago talking about while Othello thinks they are discussing Desdemona?

2. Who does Emilia say is to blame when women cheat on their husbands?

3. Who does Iago try to frame for the attack on Cassio?

4. Who is the most villainous person in this play?

5. What does Othello ask Emilia before he questions Desdemona about her affair?

6. What does Desdemona lose that she is worried about finding?

7. What does Desdemona call Iago when she is talking with Cassio about getting his job back?

8. What does Othello give to Iago in Act 3, Scene 2?

9. What is Emilia's response to the question Othello asks about Desdemona?

10. Where is Othello going when he gives the package to Iago in Act 3, Scene 2?

(see the answer keys)

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