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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Why does Cassio ask Bianca to leave so soon after meeting him at Othello's home?
(a) Her presence will not help his case with Othello.
(b) He does not want Bianca to see him with Desdemona.
(c) He does not want to be seen in public with her.
(d) He does not want Desdemona to get jealous.

2. What does Othello do after reading his letter from the Duke that Lodovico brings?
(a) Rips the letter to shreds.
(b) Slaps Desdemona.
(c) Faints.
(d) Sends a policeman to arrest Cassio.

3. What does Roderigo feel Iago has wasted by not fulfilling his promise?
(a) His time.
(b) His money.
(c) His career.
(d) His health.

4. What is Emilia trying to convey to Desdemona as they talk while getting ready for bed?
(a) The fact that Othello may have been unfaithful.
(b) The consequences of remaining naive.
(c) The harsh reality of the world.
(d) The true nature of marriage.

5. Who is Iago supposed to deliver a package to?
(a) The Duke.
(b) Othello.
(c) The Senate.
(d) Desdemona.

6. Why is Iago so annoyed that Cassio did not die?
(a) Cassio has some damning information about Iago.
(b) Iago wants Cassio's job.
(c) Cassio has offended him deeply.
(d) Othello will believe Cassio's word over Iago's word.

7. Who is with Iago at the beginning of Act 5?
(a) Montano.
(b) Roderigo.
(c) Cassio.
(d) Othello.

8. What drops to the ground as Othello and Desdemona head to dinner with the islanders?
(a) A ring.
(b) A handkerchief.
(c) A note.
(d) A piece of lace.

9. What excuse does Othello give for being late to a dinner with the islanders?
(a) He has a headache.
(b) He had to complete important business.
(c) He is still getting his home in order after the move.
(d) He was waiting for Desdemona to get ready.

10. Who becomes overwrought when seeing Cassio's wounds?
(a) The Duke's wife.
(b) Desdemona.
(c) Bianca.
(d) Emilia.

11. What is Iago's reasoning behind the statement he makes about what happens to every married man?
(a) Men have short attention spans.
(b) Women are wily.
(c) Women need more than one man to be satisfied.
(d) Humans are not meant to have just one lover.

12. Why does Iago have to work so hard to convince Othello that Desdemona is unfaithful?
(a) Othello has been with Desdemona almost every instant.
(b) Othello refuses to admit that his own wife would leave him.
(c) Othello is a much better man than Cassio.
(d) Othello loves her and knows how virtuous she is.

13. Who teaches wives to cheat, according to Emilia?
(a) The mistresses.
(b) The husbands.
(c) The world.
(d) The ladies of the night.

14. What does Desdemona do to try and prove her love to Othello after he has accused her of an affair?
(a) Put their wedding sheets on the bed.
(b) Wear a chastity belt with a single key given to Othello.
(c) Write a letter.
(d) Swear an oath to never be unfaithful again.

15. What does Desdemona say is not an excuse for her to behave badly?
(a) The bad behavior of others.
(b) A feeling of loss.
(c) Jealousy and envy.
(d) Ignorance.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. Why is Iago trying to destroy Othello's marriage?

3. After the night of the brawl, where is Othello leaving to?

4. Why is Roderigo upset with Iago after Desdemona and Emilia are called to dinner?

5. What does Othello tell Desdemona to do after the walk after dinner?

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