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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 does Iago talk to Cassio about when Othello thinks they are talking about Desdemona?

2. What does Iago want to happen at the beginning of Act 5?

3. What are Desdemona and Cassio talking about right before Othello leaves?

4. What song does Desdemona sing while Emilia helps her get ready for bed?

5. What does Othello tell Desdemona is so special about the handkerchief he gave her?

Short Essay Questions

1. Who are Cassio and Iago talking about while Othello thinks they are discussing Desdemona?

2. What is Bianca surprised to see Cassio with when we first see her in the play?

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

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

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

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

7. What does Desdemona call Iago when she is talking with Cassio about getting his job back?

8. Who is the most villainous person in this play?

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

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

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

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?

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

What are Othello's final words, and what do they imply? How do these words sum up the entire theme of the play?

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