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This test consists of 5 short answer questions, 10 short essay questions, and 1 (of 3) essay topics.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who seems to be the only man of stature and honor in the room while Brabantio is raving in the inn?

2. Who makes rude comments to the group that Cassio hired to cheer himself up?

3. During their discussion while on watch together, what does Iago urge Cassio to do?

4. While speaking with Iago in Act 1, Scene 2, what does Othello say he would never give up for Desdemona?

5. What does Cassio ask of Emilia the morning after his brawl in the street?

Short Essay Questions

1. How does the Duke of Cyprus feel about Othello?

2. Why is Othello so torn about firing Cassio?

3. What does the message contain that Othello sends out in Act 2, Scene 2?

4. What does Brabantio see that convinces him that Desdemona has eloped?

5. Why is Brabantio so mad at Othello?

6. Why is Othello at the inn when he receives the summons from the Duke?

7. What does Iago tell Montano about Cassio on his first night in Cyprus?

8. Why is Roderigo so unhappy about Othello's marriage?

9. What does Desdemona say when she takes the stand at Othello's trial?

10. Why does Othello compare Montano and Cassio to Turks on their first night in Cyrpus?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Othello endures a crucible of sorts before the end of the tragedy. What lessons does Othello learn through this experience? How does he learn these lessons? How could he have learned these lessons without causing so much grief? Do you think Othello deserved what he got in the end? Why or why not?

Essay Topic 2

Othello is outraged when he overhears a conversation between Iago and Cassio. Explain this scene. How does Othello react to this conversation? Why does he feel this way? How does this one conversation change the outcome of the entire play?

Essay Topic 3

Cassio is a very integral part of this plot. How does Cassio and his actions change the tide of the plot? Do you think he is aware of what he is doing? Why or why not? Make sure to use examples from the text to support your ideas.

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