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This test consists of 5 multiple choice questions, 5 short answer questions, and 10 short essay questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does Iago plan to do with the item that is dropped as Othello and Desdemona headed to dinner with the islanders?
(a) Steal it.
(b) Return it to Desdemona.
(c) Plant it in Cassio's household.
(d) Sell it.

2. What excuse does Desdemona give Othello for his odd behavior towards her?
(a) He is afraid of his upcoming battle now that he has a wife.
(b) He is worried over matters of the state.
(c) He is very angry at Cassio's betrayal.
(d) He is filled with jealousy.

3. What does Desdemona tell Emilia that Othello is not prone to while she waits for Cassio?
(a) Jealousy.
(b) Rash judgement.
(c) Anger.
(d) Unkindness.

4. Who does Iago talk to Cassio about when Othello thinks they are talking about Desdemona?
(a) Bianca.
(b) Emilia.
(c) A street walker.
(d) The Duke's wife.

5. After the night of the brawl, where is Othello leaving to?
(a) To confer with the Duke.
(b) To attend the trial of Cassio.
(c) To inspect the fortifications.
(d) To find a housing situation for him and Desdemona.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. What does Emilia tell Othello when he asks her about Desdemona's affair?

3. What does Iago tell Othello to do when Othello decides to punish his wife for her affair?

4. What does Iago tell Roderigo to do after Roderigo is done yelling at him?

5. What is the shortest scene in Act 3?

Short Essay Questions

1. Who hides to ambush Cassio?

2. What question does Desdemona ask Emilia that proves her innocence and naivete?

3. What does Iago tell Cassio to do after Iago is done speaking with Othello at the beginning of Act 4?

4. Who told Iago to kill Cassio?

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

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

7. Where is Othello going when he gives the package to Iago in Act 3, Scene 2?

8. Where is Iago supposed to deliver the package that Othello gives him?

9. Who does Emilia say is to blame when women cheat on their husbands?

10. What does Othello give to Iago in Act 3, Scene 2?

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