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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 so surprising to Desdemona about Othello's behavior when he is asking about her handkerchief?
(a) He usually only acts this way when he is sick.
(b) He did not kiss her goodbye.
(c) He seems worried and distracted.
(d) He has never acted like this before.

2. What does Othello do to get Desdemona to use her handkerchief while she is waiting for Cassio?
(a) Cough a great deal.
(b) Pretend to have watery eyes.
(c) Sneeze.
(d) Ask kindly for it.

3. Who does Desdemona ask to retrieve Cassio after dinner with the islanders?
(a) The clown.
(b) The Duke's messenger.
(c) A servant.
(d) A messenger.

4. What is Desdemona's reaction to Cassio's quick exit when Othello enters the room?
(a) She gets angry with Othello for scaring Cassio.
(b) She is worried Othello may have seen Cassio.
(c) She blushes and gets embarrassed.
(d) She tries to get him to stay.

5. What song does Desdemona sing while Emilia helps her get ready for bed?
(a) Lovers.
(b) Willow.
(c) Birch Forest.
(d) Nightingale.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who comes into the room holding Desdemona's handkerchief while Iago and Cassio are talking in Othello's house?

2. Why is Roderigo killed?

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

4. What does Emilia tell Desdemona about jealousy after Othello leaves in a huff?

5. Following the after-dinner walk, what does Emilia tell Desdemona that she wishes?

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

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

5. What do Othello, Lodovico, Desdemona and Emilia all do together after dinner?

6. What does Iago tell Desdemona he will do when Desdemona talks about Othello's odd and angry behavior towards her?

7. What does Desdemona do while getting ready for bed after dinner?

8. What does Iago tell Cassio to do after Iago is done speaking with Othello at the beginning of Act 4?

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

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

(see the answer keys)

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