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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 is Iago asked to deliver in Act 3, Scene 2?
(a) A letter.
(b) Orders for Cassio.
(c) A package.
(d) Some papers.

2. What does Iago tell Roderigo to do after Roderigo is done yelling at him?
(a) Spread rumors about Othello.
(b) Sleep with Desdemona.
(c) Kill Cassio.
(d) Write a false letter of love to Desdemona.

3. What is Emilia trying to convey to Desdemona as they talk while getting ready for bed?
(a) The harsh reality of the world.
(b) The consequences of remaining naive.
(c) The true nature of marriage.
(d) The fact that Othello may have been unfaithful.

4. What does Desdemona say is not an excuse for her to behave badly?
(a) A feeling of loss.
(b) Ignorance.
(c) The bad behavior of others.
(d) Jealousy and envy.

5. Who does Iago talk to Cassio about when Othello thinks they are talking about Desdemona?
(a) Bianca.
(b) A street walker.
(c) The Duke's wife.
(d) Emilia.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who does Iago try to frame for Cassio's wounds?

2. What question does Desdemona ask Emilia as they get ready for bed?

3. Who stood up for Othello when Desdemona spoke ill of him while Othello was still trying to woo her?

4. Why is Iago so annoyed that Cassio did not die?

5. What does Iago do when he sees Cassio exit so quickly when he and Othello enter the room?

Short Essay Questions

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

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

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

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

5. What does Desdemona realize about her marriage while she is getting ready for bed?

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

7. Who told Iago to kill Cassio?

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

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

10. What question does Desdemona ask Emilia that proves her innocence and naivete?

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