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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. Who does Desdemona ask to retrieve Cassio after dinner with the islanders?
(a) The Duke's messenger.
(b) The clown.
(c) A servant.
(d) A messenger.

2. Why does Iago try so hard to calm Desdemona down after she has been accused by Othello?
(a) He does not want her to run away.
(b) He knows that he can calm Othello down.
(c) He is afraid that would prove her guilt to Othello.
(d) He hates to see her so upset.

3. Who is sent to tell Othello and Desdemona about Cassio's wounds?
(a) Iago.
(b) Roderigo.
(c) Bianca.
(d) Emilia.

4. Who does Iago try to frame for Cassio's wounds?
(a) Bianca.
(b) Montano.
(c) Othello.
(d) Roderigo.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. What is so surprising to Desdemona about Othello's behavior when he is asking about her handkerchief?

2. Whose fault does Emilia say it is when wives cheat?

3. What does Desdemona do after receiving her orders from Othello, following the after-dinner walk?

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

5. Who is NOT present during the walk after dinner?

Short Essay Questions

1. What does Othello say he needs before believing something negative about Cassio from Iago?

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

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

4. What does Othello ask Emilia before he questions Desdemona about her affair?

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

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

7. What does Iago tell Desdemona he will do when Desdemona talks about Othello's odd and angry behavior towards her?

8. What is Emilia's response to the question Othello asks about Desdemona?

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

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

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