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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 is the only character who is not being manipulated by Iago?
(a) Desdemona.
(b) Cassio.
(c) Emilia.
(d) Othello.

2. Who comes into the room holding Desdemona's handkerchief while Iago and Cassio are talking in Othello's house?
(a) Bianca.
(b) Emilia.
(c) The Duke's wife.
(d) Desdemona.

3. What does Emilia tell Desdemona about jealousy after Othello leaves in a huff?
(a) That it needs no cause because it feeds upon itself.
(b) It is too powerful for a woman to combat.
(c) It always works itself out in the end.
(d) It will destroy her and everyone she holds dear.

4. Before Othello leaves for his errand, what does Iago tell him that his wife is good at?
(a) Manipulating.
(b) Deceiving.
(c) Endearing men to her.
(d) Singing.

5. Following the after-dinner walk, what does Emilia tell Desdemona that she wishes?
(a) That Othello would believe in Desdemona's faithfulness.
(b) That Desdemona and Othello had never met.
(c) That she had never met Iago.
(d) That Iago and Othello had never met.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who is Iago supposed to deliver a package to?

2. What does Iago tell Desdemona that Othello is upset about after Othello accuses her of having an affair?

3. What are Iago and Othello discussing at the beginning of Act 4?

4. What does Othello do after reading his letter from the Duke that Lodovico brings?

5. What does Othello ask Iago for when he decides to punish Desdemona for her affair?

Short Essay Questions

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

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

3. What does Emilia say she would do for the right price?

4. Why does Othello complain to Desdemona about having watery eyes?

5. What does Iago tell Othello he heard from Cassio while he is talking to Othello at the beginning of Act 4?

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

7. What part did Cassio play in Othello and Desdemona's courtship?

8. Why does Othello finally tell Desdemona that he will consider forgiving Cassio?

9. What is Bianca surprised to see Cassio with when we first see her in the play?

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

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