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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 Iago tell Desdemona that Othello is upset about after Othello accuses her of having an affair?
(a) A friend of his whose wife has cheated.
(b) He is a passionate moor and needs no reason.
(c) Affairs of the state.
(d) He is having an affair of his own.

2. Who is Iago supposed to deliver a package to?
(a) Othello.
(b) The Senate.
(c) The Duke.
(d) Desdemona.

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

4. In her conversation with Cassio right before Othello leaves, what does Desdemona say she will make Othello's every moment about?
(a) Iago and his honesty.
(b) The Duke and his lusty advances.
(c) Herself and her purity.
(d) Cassio and his faithfulness.

5. Who is sent to tell Othello and Desdemona about Cassio's wounds?
(a) Roderigo.
(b) Bianca.
(c) Iago.
(d) Emilia.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. Who asks Iago to deliver something?

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

4. What does Othello tell Desdemona is so special about the handkerchief he gave her?

5. What is Desdemona's reaction to Othello's accusation of her unfaithfulness?

Short Essay Questions

1. What does Othello ask Iago to give him after he overhears Iago and Cassio talking?

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

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

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

5. What does Othello say he needs before believing something negative about Cassio from Iago?

6. Why does Iago stab and kill Roderigo?

7. Who hides to ambush Cassio?

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

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

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

(see the answer keys)

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