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This test consists of 15 multiple choice questions and 5 short answer questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Who sent the messengers who summon Othello while he is talking to Iago if his love for Desdemona?
(a) Brabantio.
(b) The Duke.
(c) General Stringham.
(d) Desdemona.

2. Who is ordered to attend Desdemona on her journey to Cyprus?
(a) Roderigo.
(b) Iago and his wife.
(c) Brabantio.
(d) Cassio.

3. Who does Othello put in charge of restoring order after Cassio's brawl in the street of Cyprus?
(a) Cassio.
(b) Iago.
(c) Roderigo.
(d) The Duke.

4. Where is Iago from?
(a) Paris.
(b) Florence.
(c) Verona.
(d) Venice.

5. Who does Iago reveal his entire plan to after everyone else leaves the Duke's court in Cyprus?
(a) Roderigo.
(b) The audience.
(c) Cassio.
(d) The Duke.

6. What is Cassio's opinion of Iago at the beginning of Act 3?
(a) He believes Iago is honorable and humble.
(b) He believes Iago is honest and pure.
(c) He believes Iago is treacherous and evil.
(d) He believes Iago is kind and unintelligent.

7. Who pretends to help Cassio after his embarrassing street brawl the night before?
(a) Desdemona.
(b) The Duke.
(c) Roderigo.
(d) Iago.

8. Who is Brabantio referring to when he says, "It would have been better if she had married even you."
(a) Roberto.
(b) Roderigo.
(c) Iago.
(d) Cassio.

9. Why does Iago think he should have been promoted instead of Cassio?
(a) Cassio has no real military experience.
(b) Iago has seniority.
(c) Cassio is known for having a drinking and gambling problem.
(d) Cassio has a criminal record.

10. What does Iago plan to do to get revenge on Othello?
(a) Pretend to be his servant to get information.
(b) Get him run out of town because of his race.
(c) Sleep with Desdemona.
(d) Spread rumors about Cassio.

11. Who does Cassio beg to talk with after his hired group has been sent away the morning after his street brawl?
(a) Othello.
(b) Iago.
(c) Desdemona.
(d) The Duke.

12. What does Iago mock about his wife after Cassio greets her in the court of the Duke of Cyprus?
(a) Her stupidity.
(b) Her lack of stylish clothing.
(c) Her weight.
(d) Her constant talking.

13. Why is Roderigo so unhappy about Desdemona's marriage?
(a) He lost a bet.
(b) He hates Othello.
(c) He wants his son to marry Desdemona.
(d) He loves Desdemona.

14. How do Iago and Roderigo wake up Brabantio to tell him of the marriage?
(a) They knock on the door.
(b) They rush into the house after the doorman opens the door.
(c) They sneak into his bedroom.
(d) They knock on his window while he is sleeping.

15. Who is awakened by the noise that Roderigo causes during the brawl in the street?
(a) The Duke's wife.
(b) Emilia.
(c) Desdemona.
(d) The Duke.

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. How did Desdemona and Othello spend their time when they were falling in love before their marriage?

3. Where does Iago tell the search party for Desdemona to meet him after they hear news of her elopement?

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

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

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