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

2. What does Othello tell Desdemona to do after the walk after dinner?
(a) Forgive him for his earlier rash behavior.
(b) Pack her things and leave in the morning.
(c) Go to bed and dismiss Emilia.
(d) Wait in the parlor for him to return.

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

4. What does Iago say happens to every married man?
(a) They all get cheated on.
(b) They all get jealous.
(c) They all realize they do not love their wives.
(d) They find who their true friends are.

5. Who asks Iago to deliver something?
(a) The Duke.
(b) Cassio.
(c) Montano.
(d) Othello.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Emilia tell Othello when he asks her about Desdemona's affair?

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

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

4. Who wounds Cassio towards the end of the play?

5. What does Othello say about his wife when she leaves after pleading Cassio's case?

Short Essay Questions

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

2. Why does Iago stab and kill Roderigo?

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

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

5. Who told Iago to kill Cassio?

6. What part did Cassio play in Othello and Desdemona's courtship?

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

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

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

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

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