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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 do when he sees Cassio exit so quickly when he and Othello enter the room?
(a) He begins to plant seeds of doubt in Othello's mind.
(b) He exults over his power of manipulation.
(c) He laughs at Cassio's cowardice.
(d) He cries out for Cassio to return.

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

3. What excuse does Othello give for being late to a dinner with the islanders?
(a) He was waiting for Desdemona to get ready.
(b) He is still getting his home in order after the move.
(c) He had to complete important business.
(d) He has a headache.

4. Who does Iago send away just after Othello reacts to Iago's lie about Cassio's bragging?
(a) The Duke.
(b) Bianca.
(c) Cassio.
(d) Desdemona.

5. Why is Iago trying to destroy Othello's marriage?
(a) He wants revenge.
(b) He is racist against all moors.
(c) He feels Othello is unfit to serve him.
(d) He wants Desdemona for himself.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. What does Othello see in the street at night that motivates him to rush to see Desdemona?

3. Who becomes overwrought when seeing Cassio's wounds?

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

5. What does Iago want to happen at the beginning of Act 5?

Short Essay Questions

1. Where is Iago supposed to deliver the package that Othello gives him?

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

9. Why does Iago stab and kill Roderigo?

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

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