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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 Iago say happens to every married man?

2. What does Iago tell Othello to do when Cassio comes in after Othello has reacted to Iago's lie about Cassio's bragging?

3. What is Othello's response to Desdemona's pleas that he forgive Cassio before he is about to depart?

4. What excuse does Othello give for being late to a dinner with the islanders?

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

Short Essay Questions

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

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

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

4. What does Iago tell Cassio to do after Iago is done speaking with Othello at the beginning of Act 4?

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

6. Where is Othello going when he gives the package to Iago in Act 3, Scene 2?

7. Why does Iago stab and kill Roderigo?

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

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

10. What does Desdemona lose that she is worried about finding?

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

Othello asks Desdemona a question before he kills her. What is this question and why does Othello feel it was so necessary? What does this reveal about Othello's character?

Essay Topic 3

Iago has a very specific description of his idea of the perfect woman. What is this description, and what does this suggest about Iago's character? Compare/contrast Iago's idea of the perfect woman to another character's thoughts on the subject.

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