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- 1. Multiple ChoiceWho was Othello's wife?BiancaDesdemonaGratianoBrabantio
- 2. Multiple ChoiceWho was the jealous Moor?CassioIagoGratianoOthello
- 3. Multiple ChoiceWho was Iago's wife?DesdemonaBiancaEmiliaLodovico
- 4. Multiple ChoiceWho was Cassio's mistress?DesdemonaBiancaEmiliaGratiano
- 5. Multiple ChoiceWho was Desdemona's father?GratianoLodovicoRoderigoBrabantio
- 6. Multiple ChoiceWho was passed over for a promotion?IagoCassioOthelloRoderigo
- 7. Multiple ChoiceOthello thought _______ was having an affair with Desdemona.IagoCassioRoderigoGratiano
- 8. Multiple ChoiceWho is love-sick for Desdemona?RoderigoIagoCassioLodovico
- 9. Multiple ChoiceWhat did Iago do to Othello?Made him believe Desdemona was having an affair with CassioHad an affair with Desdemona to make Othello jealousMade Cassio have an affair with DesdemonaHelped Roderigo start an affair with Desdemona
- 10. Multiple ChoiceWhat was Cassio's role in Iago's plan?He was an unsuspecting victim who wanted an affair with Desdemona.He was Iago's inferior and was ordered to help.Cassio didn't like Othello and volunteered.He was an unsuspecting victim who never had an affair with Desdemona.
- 11. Multiple ChoiceWhy did Iago want Cassio to ask Desdemona for help restoring his position?It would make them look bad.It was the only way to make Othello change his mind.He wanted them to meet in person so they might fall in love.All of these.
- 12. Multiple ChoiceWhat was the role of the handkerchief?Iago secretly gave it to Bianca to make her jealous.Emilia liked the handkerchief and took it for herself.Iago planted it on Cassio.It was found in Roderigo's pocket after his death because they had an affair.
- 13. Multiple ChoiceWhy did Othello take Iago's word about so many things?Iago had been a loyal soldier.It never occurred to him that Iago may have ulterior motives.There was circumstantial evidence to support Iago.All of these
- 14. Multiple ChoiceWhat happened when Cassio and Roderigo fought?Cassio wounded Roderigo. Iago wounded Cassio.Iago wounded Roderigo. Roderigo wounded Cassio.Roderigo wounded Cassio and Iago.Cassio killed Roderigo. Iago wounded Cassio from behind.
- 15. Multiple ChoiceWhat was Emilia's reaction when Othello told her that Iago had revealed the affair?She laughed at Othello.She ran from the room calling for Iago's arrest.She ran to Iago to see if it was true.She was shocked that the evil person was Iago.
- 16. Multiple ChoiceWho told the truth about Iago?Iago confessed.EmiliaRoderigoNo one--Othello found out for himself and kept it a secret.
- 17. Multiple ChoiceDescribe the relationship between Othello and Iago.Purely professional.Othello never liked Iago.They were rivals from childhood.They were professional and friendly.
- 18. Multiple Choice"So please your Grace, my Ancient,
A man he is of honesty and trust.
To his conveyance I assign my wife" (I, iii, 284-286).Othello about IagoIago about OthelloOthello about CassioOthello about Roderigo - 19. Multiple Choice"Now, whether he kill Cassio,
Or Cassio him, or each do kill the other,
Every way makes me gain" (V, i, 12-14).Othello has discovered Iago's plan.Othello has sent Cassio to fight with Roderigo.Iago has enraged Othello to the point that he will go kill Cassio.Iago doesn't care who kills whom--both help him. - 20. Multiple Choice
"I told him what I thought, and told no more
Than what he found himself was apt and true" (V, ii, 176-177).
Roderigo defending his actions
Iago is defending his actions
Desdemona is explaining her conversation with Othello.
Brabantio is defending his words to Othello.
- 21. Multiple ChoiceWho said, "For naught did I in hate, but all in honnor" (V, ii, 295).IagoRoderigoOthelloEmilia
- 22. Multiple ChoiceWho tells of the letters found in Roderigo's pockets?BiancaEmiliaLodovicoOthello
- 23. Multiple ChoiceWho was the brother of Brabantio?IagoCassioGratianoLodovico
- 24. Multiple Choice
What is the setting of Othello?
Rome and Venice
Venice and Cyprus
Turkey and Cyprus
Rome and Turkey
- 25. Multiple Choice
Which character wanted to marry Desdemona?
Cassio
Brabantio
Roderigo
Montano
- 26. Multiple Choice
How does Iago get Cassio fired from his position as lieutenant?
He gets Cassio drunk and has Roderigo start a fight with him.
He gets Cassio drunk so that he misses guard duty.
He spreads rumors that Cassio is trash talking Othello.
He spreads rumors that Cassio is an alcoholic.
- 27. Multiple Choice
What is Cassio's opinion of Iago?
He is nice but stupid
He is evil and corrupt
He is loud but thoughtful
He is honest and pure
- 28. Multiple Choice
Identify the form of figurative language the following represents: "O, beware, my lord, of jealousy! / It is the green-eyed monster which doth mock / The meat it feeds on" (3.3.195-7).
Allusion
Hyperbole
Simile
Metaphor
- 29. Multiple Choice
Who is the first person in the play to be mad at Othello?
Brabantio
Iago
Roderigo
Cassio
- 30. Multiple Choice
Cassio stabs Roderigo, who then stabs Cassio in the leg?
Roderigo
Othello
Iago
Lodovico
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