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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What is the literary function of the Clown in this play?
(a) To provide comic relief.
(b) To provide ironic situations.
(c) To tell the history.
(d) To relay important messages.

2. Who is the main figure in Act 3, Scene 1?
(a) Cassio.
(b) Desdemona.
(c) Iago.
(d) Othello.

3. What do Othello and Desdemona do when they meet each other in Cyprus?
(a) Kiss passionately.
(b) Chide each other for scaring the other.
(c) Embrace warmly.
(d) Blush and act embarrassed.

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

5. Where does Othello go after his discussion with Brabantio at the inn?
(a) The Duke's house.
(b) He catches a ship heading to Cyprus.
(c) Brabantio's house.
(d) His own house.

6. On what account does Brabantio want to arrest Othello?
(a) Stealing precious jewels from Desdemona.
(b) Kidnapping Desdemona against her will.
(c) Bewitching Desdemona.
(d) Taking Desdemona's virtue.

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

8. Who does Cassio hire to cheer himself up after his embarrassment on his first night in Cyrpus?
(a) Some stylists.
(b) Some musicians.
(c) Some servants.
(d) Some dancers.

9. What is the name of the Duke of Cyprus?
(a) Miltana.
(b) Montano.
(c) Montana.
(d) Milano.

10. How does Cassio describe Desdemona to the Duke of Cyprus?
(a) She is crafty and conniving as evidenced by her elopement.
(b) She is simple and sweet.
(c) She is a gold digger looking for wealth and power.
(d) She is too wonderful for poets to describe.

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

12. How does Iago plan to ruin Othello's marriage?
(a) Frame Othello for a murder.
(b) Make Othello think that Desdemona is unfaithful.
(c) Make Othello cheat on Desdemona.
(d) Woo Desdemona himself.

13. Where does Iago tell the search party for Desdemona to meet him after they hear news of her elopement?
(a) Brabantio's house.
(b) The inn.
(c) Othello's house.
(d) The town square.

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

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

Short Answer Questions

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

2. What does the Duke order Othello to do before hearing what Brabantio has to say?

3. Why does Iago think he should have been promoted instead of Cassio?

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

5. Who does Cassio fight with on his first night in Cyprus?

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