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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. In her conversation with Cassio right before Othello leaves, what does Desdemona say she will make Othello's every moment about?
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. Who comes into the room holding Desdemona's handkerchief while Iago and Cassio are talking in Othello's house?
4. What does Othello tell Desdemona to do after the walk after dinner?
5. What does Othello ask Iago to watch for while Othello is away on his errand?
Short Essay Questions
1. What does Othello ask Emilia before he questions Desdemona about her affair?
2. What does Othello say he needs before believing something negative about Cassio from Iago?
3. What does Desdemona do while getting ready for bed after dinner?
4. Where is Iago supposed to deliver the package that Othello gives him?
5. What does Iago tell Desdemona he will do when Desdemona talks about Othello's odd and angry behavior towards her?
6. What question does Desdemona ask Emilia that proves her innocence and naivete?
7. Who hides to ambush Cassio?
8. Where is Othello going when he gives the package to Iago in Act 3, Scene 2?
9. What does Emilia say she would do for the right price?
10. What is Bianca surprised to see Cassio with when we first see her in the play?
Essay Topics
Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:
Essay Topic 1
What role does the handkerchief play in the story and/or what does it symbolize? How is the plot altered by the presence of the handkerchief?
Essay Topic 2
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.
Essay Topic 3
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.
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