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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. What does Brabantio do when he hears that Desdemona really does love Othello?

2. What destroyed the Turkish ships that were heading towards Cyprus?

3. Who has declared the big event for Act 2, Scene 2?

4. How did Desdemona first meet Othello?

5. Why does Brabantio think Othello has the power of bewitchment?

Short Essay Questions

1. What trait in Emilia does Iago mock several times throughout the book?

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

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

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

5. Why is Iago so upset with Othello at the beginning of the play?

6. What does the Duke decide to do after he has heard Othello and Brabantio's sides of the case against Othello?

7. What destroyed the Turkish ships that were heading for Cyprus?

8. What is Iago's description of the perfect woman?

9. What does Cassio do to cheer himself up after being punished by Othello for his brawl in the street?

10. Why is Cassio so worried about Othello when he comes ashore in Cyprus?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

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.

Essay Topic 2

The title of this play can be a little misleading to some people. Why is this? What are some other titles that might be more fitting? Why are these titles more suitable to the text than the original? Make sure to support your ideas with examples from the text.

Essay Topic 3

This book is set in two different cities. Compare and contrast these two cities. How do these different locations affect the outcome of the book?

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