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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 Desdemona call Iago while she is talking with Cassio right before Othello leaves?
(a) A snake in the grass.
(b) A faithful servant.
(c) An honest fellow.
(d) A pompous fool.

2. What does Othello do after Iago lies about over hearing Cassio brag about being with Desdemona?
(a) He goes into a trance-like state.
(b) He screams at the top of his lungs.
(c) He starts throwing things.
(d) He punches Iago.

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

4. Who wounds Cassio towards the end of the play?
(a) Iago.
(b) Othello.
(c) Roderigo.
(d) Montano.

5. What is Iago preparing to do at the beginning of Act 5?
(a) Tell another lie to Othello.
(b) Ambush Cassio.
(c) Frame Othello in Desdemona's murder.
(d) Arrest Roderigo.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Desdemona do after receiving her orders from Othello, following the after-dinner walk?

2. What does Othello tell Desdemona to do after the walk after dinner?

3. What is Desdemona's reaction to Cassio's quick exit when Othello enters the room?

4. What does Othello do to get Desdemona to use her handkerchief while she is waiting for Cassio?

5. Why does Cassio exit the room so quickly when Othello enters the room right before his departure?

Short Essay Questions

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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