Othello Summative

From the first act, we can tell that Iago is the __________________ of the play.

• A. Protagonist

• B. Antagonist

• C. Minor character

• D. Least manipulative character

2. In addition to being racially motivated, why does Iago hate Othello?

• A. He didn’t receive the promotion he expected.

• B. He believes Othello slept with his wife.

• C. Both A and B

• D. Neither A or B

3. How does Iago ultimately plan to ruin Othello’s life?

• A. A secret murder plot

• B. Plant seeds of jealousy/doubt in his mind

• C. Have an affair with Desdemona himself

• D. Get Roderigo to marry Desdemona

4. How does Iago get Cassio fired from his position as lieutenant?

• A. He gets Cassio drunk and has Roderigo start a fight with him.

• B. He gets Cassio drunk so that he misses guard duty.

• C. He spreads rumors that Cassio is trash talking Othello.

• D. He spreads rumors that Cassio is an alcoholic

5. In the beginning the handkerchief is a symbol for:

• A. Iago’s evil plan

• B. Emilia’s love for Iago

• C. Othello's love for Desdemona

• D. Othello’s past

6. Othello tells Desdemona the handkerchief is important because…

• A. It was a gift from his great-aunt on her deathbed

• B. It is made from a rare and expensive silk

• C. It has magical powers to make your lover stay faithful.

• D. It is the only one she has.

7 Emilia says of Cassio's cause, "I'll be it grieves my husband as if the cause were his own."

How does Iago really feel about Cassio's situation?

• a. saddened becayse Cassio has lost his reputation

• b. delighted because his plan is unfolding as he'd hoped

• c. happy because he distrusts Cassio and is glad to be rid of him

• d. annoyed because Cassio ruined his plan

8. What is embroidered on the handkerchief?

• A. Flowers

• B. Stars

• C. Strawberries

• D. Hearts

9. What happened when Cassio and Roderigo fought?

• A. Roderigo was wounded by Cassio. Cassio was wounded from behind by Iago.

• B. They killed each other.

• C. Iago wounded Roderigo and accidentally killed Cassio.

• D. They fatally wounded each other.

10. How was Desdemona faithful to Othello to the end?

• A. She held on to his handkerchief and professed her love for him.

• B. She offered to go to confession, do penance, and anything Othello asked of her .

• C. She cried and said she forgave him.

• D. She did not tell Emilia that Othello was the one who smothered her