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Othello Test Review

Total questions: 122

Worksheet time: 2hrs 46mins

Name
Class
Date
1.
Iago's pawn; in love with Desdemona
a)
Cassio
b)
Roderigo
c)
Brabantio
d)
Montano
2.
The play's villain
a)
Othello
b)
Roderigo
c)
Cassio
d)
Iago
3.

is married to the villain

a)

Emilia

b)

Desdemona

c)

Bianca

d)

Lodovico

4.
Othello's wife
a)
Emilia
b)
Desdemona
c)
Bianca
d)
Lodovico
5.

Cassio's strumpet

a)

Emilia

b)

Desdemona

c)

Bianca

d)

Lodovico

6.
Desdemona's father
a)
Roderigo
b)
Gratiano
c)
Lodovico
d)
Brabantio
7.
The Moor
a)
Iago
b)
Gratiano
c)
Cassio
d)
Othello
8.
Othello's lieutenant
a)
Iago
b)
Cassio
c)
Gratiano
d)
Lodovico
9.
Iago dislikes Othello because
a)
he thinks he slept with Emilia
b)
he didn't get the job he wanted
c)
both 
d)
neither
10.
Through what method does Brabantio think Othello won Desdemona?
a)
pure love 
b)
lies
c)
magic
d)
fate
11.
Where do the main characters go during and after the war?
a)
Venice
b)
Cyprus
c)
Verona
d)
Rhodes
12.
How does Iago manage to get Cassio fired?
a)
gets him drunk
b)
has Roderigo start a fight
c)
tells lies about his character
d)
all of these
13.
How does Iago find the handkerchief?
a)
Emilia gives it to him
b)
he snatches it
c)
Cassio gives it to him
d)
he finds it
14.

Iago makes Othello convinced that

a)

he is white

b)

Desdemona is unfaithful

c)

he's drunk

d)

he is better than Roderigo

15.
How many people does Iago actually kill himself (directly)
a)
0
b)
1
c)
2
d)
4
16.
To whom does Cassio give the handkerchief?
a)
Bianca
b)
Desdemona
c)
Emilia
d)
Lodovico
17.
What does Desdemona ask Emilia to do for her?
a)
give her the wedding dress
b)
arrange flowers
c)
put her wedding sheets on the bed
d)
kill her
18.
How does Othello kill Desdemona?
a)
poison
b)
he smothers her 
c)
he stabs her
d)
he bludgeons her
19.
Who discovers Desdemon's body?
a)
Iago
b)
Cassio
c)
Brabantio
d)
Emilia
20.
How many people are dead on the bed at the end of the play?
a)
1
b)
2
c)
3
d)
4
21.
What does the handkerchief have embroidered on it?
a)
Cherries
b)
Strawberries
c)
Cranberries
d)
Grapes
22.
How does Emilia die?
a)
Iago stabs her
b)
Othello strangles her
c)
Bianca poisons her
d)
She commits suicide
23.
What does Iago steal from Roderigo?
a)
His dignity
b)
His land
c)
His "purse"
d)
His woman
24.
Who kills Roderigo?
a)
Iago
b)
Montano
c)
Cassio
d)
Bianca
25.
Does Iago get the job he wanted?
a)
yes
b)
no
26.
The setting of Act 1 is 
a)
late night in Florence
b)
late Afternoon in Venice
c)
late night in Venice
d)
late at night on the island of Cryprus
27.
Which of the following events finally convinces Othello that Desdemona has betrayed him?
a)
Cassio steals away from Desdemona when Otello approaches
b)
Emilia supports Iago's accusations against Desdemona
c)
Othello observes Bianca returning Desdemona's handkerchief to Othello 
d)
Desdemona denies that she has been unfaithful
28.
Cassio's referring to Iago as "kind and honest" in Act III is an example of
a)
dramatic irony
b)
exaggeration
c)
figurative language
d)
oxymoron 
29.
How does Emilia help Iago in his plot against Othello?
a)
She cruelly encourages Cassio to continue asking Desdemona for help
b)
She unwittingly provides the token he uses as proof of Desdemona's infidelity
c)
She conceals his plans while pretending to continue faithfully serving Desdemona 
d)
She hints to Othello that Desdemona has met privately with Cassio 
30.
In Act 5, when Iago gets Rodrigo to ambush Cassio, he hopes
a)
to have Cassio killed
b)
to have Roderigo killed
c)
to disgrace Roderigo and Cassio
d)
both be killed
31.
Describe the relationship between Othello and Iago 
a)
It has been purely professional; Iago did as Othello commanded
b)
Othello had never liked Iago; thats why he didnt give him the promotion 
c)
They were friends and rivals from childhood. They both loved Desdemona. Othello always seemed to get the breaks both in his career and in his personal life - he got promotions and eventually got Desdemona. Iago just couldnt take being second-best anymore, finally cracked and swore revenge on his long time friend. 
d)
The relationship was both professional and friendly. Both men felt the other to be honest, trustworthy, and honorable. 
32.
What does Othello try to get Desdemona to do before he kills her?
a)
fight back
b)
bathe
c)
pray/confess
d)
undress
33.
How does Othello kill Desdemona?
a)
He stabs her.
b)
He strangles her.
c)
He smothers her.
d)
He beats her to death.
34.
Who is the new governor of Cyprus to replace Othello?
a)
Iago
b)
Montano
c)
Cassio
d)
Grantiano
35.
Iago's view of human nature can be best summarized as
a)
Altristic, believing that people will do the right things at all times
b)
Cynical, believing that peoples emotions are signs of weakness
c)
Jaded, believing that he knows what people think before they do 
d)
Arrogant, believing that other people's opinions dont matter as much as his 
36.

Which of the following is NOT one of Othello's tragic flaws?

a)

Jealousy

b)

Greed

c)

Pride

d)

Gullibility (he'll believe anything)

37.
The most important point that exposes to all of the characters that Iago is a villain is when 
a)
Roderigo is stabbed
b)
Othello is convinced by Desdemona of her innocence 
c)
Emilia realizes the importance of the handkerchief (napkin) she gave Iago. 
d)
Bianca is accused  to Cassio's attack 
38.
According to Iago, why has he technically done nothing wrong?
a)
He only told Othello what he suspected, and told Othello he could not confirm what he thought?
b)
He deserved the promotion in the first place, and is therefore justified. 
c)
He hadnt killed anyone himself, and was therefore not a murderer, only an accomplice.
d)
He was set up by Roderigo, and was only following orders. 
39.
The repeated references to hell,  devil, and demons is an example of
a)
Theme
b)
Irony
c)
Motif
d)
Soliloquy
40.
What reasons does Iago give to justify his hatred of Othello?
a)
Othello chose Cassio for Lieutenant over him (Iago)
b)
Iago hates all Moors
c)
There are rumors that Othello slept with Iago's wife, Emilia
d)
both a and c
41.
Iago thinks he should have been made lieutenant instead of Cassio because
a)
he has more experience 
b)
he's Othello's best friends 
c)
his father used to have that postion
d)
Cassio is young and a drunk 
42.
In the final speech of Act 1, what does Iago plan to do further his plot against Othello?
a)
He will get Rodergio to kill Othello.
b)
He will make Othello jealous by suggesting that Desdemona and Cassio are too intimate. 
c)
He will not deliver correct messages to the Cyprus troops; thus, Othello will look like a bad ruler. 
d)
Iago will seduce Desdemona on the ship on their way to Crypus. 
43.
Why does Iago urge Cassio to drink to Othello?
a)
Iago wants Cassio to pass out drunk during his night watch. 
b)
Iago is showing his loyalty to Othello. 
c)
Iago wants everyone to see how much Cassio really loves Desdemona. 
d)
Iago knows that Cassio is a "lightweight" when it comes to drinking; thus Cassio's drunkenness will make him vulnerable 
44.
Iago urges Cassio to seek Desdemona's help in getting his position back because--
a)
Iago wants to win Cassio's allegiance by helping him 
b)
Iago is afraid of talking to Othello directly about Cassio 
c)
Iago believes that Othello will not take advice from anyone but Desdemona
d)
Iago wants Othello to see Cassio and Desdemona talking privately 
45.
When Brabantio says, "Fathers, from hence trust not your daughters' minds" it is highlighting the theme of...
a)
Womanhood and sexuality
b)
Manhood and honour
c)
Sexism in Shakespeare's day
d)
Prejudice
46.
Prejudice is exhibited in Act 1 by the fact that...
a)
Roderigo and Iago never use Othello's name
b)
The Duke's treatment of Othello
c)
Desdemona's lust for someone 'exotic'
47.
Othello's character is a good example of...
a)
stubborness
b)
duty and honour
c)
integrity
d)
self-centeredness
48.

One theme in Othello might be...

a)

war

b)

valour

c)

jealously

d)

religion

49.
Reality is frequently juxtaposed with...
a)
the night time
b)
fantasy
c)
truth
d)
appearance
50.
Iago's soliloquy at the end of Act 1 Scene 3 highlights the theme of
a)
Manhood and honour
b)
Womanhood and sexuality
c)
Jealousy
d)
Prejudice
51.

I hate the Moor, and there's a widespread rumor that he's slept with my wife. I'm not sure it's true, but just the ______ is enough for me.

a)

Catastrophe

b)

Suspicion

c)

moor

d)

sentiment

52.

So I'll have to ask you to put a damper on your marriage celebrations and take part in this dangerous _________.

a)

Sentiment

b)

Expedition

c)

Heathen

d)

Wretch

53.

The _____________ government might reprimand him for this, but it can't safely get rid of him, since it needs him urgently for the imminent Cyprus wars.

a)

Venetian

b)

moor

c)

ensign

d)

gondolier

54.

I promise. I will. Meet me in a little while at the _____________. I need to get Othello's things from the ship. Goodbye.

a)

ensign

b)

moor

c)

citadel

d)

expedition

55.

These reports are _______________. You can't trust them.

a)

inconsistent

b)

expedition

c)

heathen

d)

sentiment

56.

A view of or attitude toward a situation or event; an opinion

a)

catastrophe

b)

accusation

c)

sentiment

d)

obliged

57.

A member of a northwestern African Muslim people of mixed Berber and Arab descent

a)

Ventian

b)

gondolier

c)

ensign

d)

moor

58.

A charge or claim that someone has done something illegal or wrong

a)

catastrophe

b)

obliged

c)

depraved

d)

accusation

59.

An uncivilized or irreligious person

a)

heathen

b)

gondolier

c)

wretch

d)

ensign

60.

A person regarded as base, mean, or despicable; a miserable, unfortunate, or unhappy

a)

ensign

b)

gondolier

c)

wretch

d)

heathen

61.

Having to do something because the situation or your duty makes it neccessary

a)

catastrophe

b)

accusation

c)

obliged

d)

depraved

62.

A person who rows a boat. specifically a Venetian gondola

a)

gondolier

b)

venetian

c)

moor

d)

ensign

63.

Morally corrupt; wicked

a)

depraved

b)

obliged

c)

accusation

d)

catastrophe

64.

A large-scale disaster, misfortune, or failure

a)

catastrophe

b)

depraved

c)

accusation

d)

obliged

65.

Standard bearer; one who carries a flag

a)

Venetian

b)

moor

c)

gondolier

d)

ensign

66.

Why did Shakespeare use iambic pentamter in his writing?

a)

It helped actors to memorize lines better.

b)

He was trying to be a rapper.

c)

It was a gift from Italy.

d)

It was easier to write.

67.

What is the ryhthm of iambic pentameter meant to sound like?

a)

A lawnmower

b)

The human heartbeat

c)

The flow of water

d)

Foot steps of the actors

68.
What is an iamb?
a)
Who a person is.
b)
The beginning of a sentence.
c)
The sound or set of two syllables.
69.
Finish this line...
a)
Da Dum Dum, Dum Dum.
b)
Da Da Da Da Dum Dum Dum Dum
c)
Da Dum Da Dum Da Dum Da Dum
70.
 A foot is an iamb if...
a)
...it wears a shoe.
b)
... it consists of one stressed and unstressed syllable.
c)
it is twelve (12) inches.
71.

Where did Shakespeare get inspiration for some of his plays?

a)

his wife, Anne

b)

other published authors

c)

his friend, Christopher Marlowe

d)

the King of England

72.

Who played the roles of young women in Shakespeare's plays?

a)

young women

b)

older men

c)

young boys

d)

older women

73.

What was the original name of Shakepeare's acting company?

a)

The Merry Men

b)

The King's Men

c)

The Lord Chamberlain's Men

d)

The Duke's Players

74.

How did Shakespeare get rich?

a)

from his parents

b)

his second job

c)

his co-ownership of the Globe Theater

d)

selling his plays and sonnets

75.

What year was Shakespeare born?

a)

1515

b)

1616

c)

1564

d)

1654

76.
Shakepeare is credited with creating over 3,000 words in the English language.
a)
True
b)
False
77.

What are at least two Shakespeare plays?

a)

Much Ado About Nothing/The Great Gatsby

b)

The Lion King/Othello

c)

Othello/Romeo & Juliet

d)

Dr. Faustus/Othello

78.
What is the best thing about holiday vacation?
a)
No school
b)
No school
79.

What was Iago's complaint in the beginning of the play?

a)

Another officer of the same rank was receiving higher pay.

b)

Roderigo cheated during a card game and won.

c)

Cassio got the promotion that he wanted.


d)

He doesn't like the new uniforms that Othello has chosen. He thinks they make the soldiers look like weak women.

80.

What was the result of Iago's crafty explanation of Cassio's fight with Roderigo and Montano?

a)

Othello stripped Cassio of his rank.

b)

They were both put in jail for a month.

c)

Roderigo was banished from the city for a month.

d)

Othello branded them all as troublemakers and refused to listen to them.

81.

Why did Iago want Cassio to ask Desdemona for help in restoring Othello's faith in Cassio?

a)

He feels remorse for what he has done.

b)

If she would take up Cassio's cause, it would appear as though she would favor him. That would advance Iago's plot to make Othello jealous beyond reason.

c)

Iago has been secretly plotting with the Ottoman to overthrow the present government. He thinks that if he can weaken the ranks by having them worry about personal problems, the Ottomans will have a better chance of winning the war.

d)

Brabantio has offered to pay him a large sum of money to break up the marriage.

82.

What did Othello decide and command once he fully believes Iago?

a)

Iago was to have Cassio killed within three days. Othello would kill Desdemona himself. Iago was promoted to Lieutenant.

b)

Othello would kill Cassio, then hold Desdemona's father hostage to force her to be faithful.

c)

Othello would banish Cassio. Then Iago would pretend to be sympathetic to Desdemona. While she confessed her feelings to him, Othello would be concealed close-by. He would find them, and accuse Desdemona of being unfaithful, and imprison her.

d)

Iago would kill Cassio and Desdemona, making it look like a lover's quarrel.

83.

Othello observes Iago and Cassio talking. Who does he think Cassio is talking about?

a)

Desdemona

b)

Bianca

c)

Emilia

d)

Roderigo

84.

What was the effect of Bianca’s returning with the handkerchief?

a)

Bianca showed her true love for Cassio.

b)

Othello believed Iago’s story even more.

c)

Cassio knew then that Desdemona truly loved him.

d)

Iago’s plans were destroyed.

85.

To whom does Desdemona turn for help after Othello calls her a strumpet?

a)

Cassio

b)

Emilia

c)

Iago

d)

Lodovico

86.

How would Iago gain from Roderigo’s death?

a)

His relationship with Desdemona would never be revealed.

b)

He would never have to admit to stealing the jewels.

c)

Roderigo would never tell anyone about his plot.

d)

All of the above

e)

Both B & C

87.

Who told the truth about Iago?

a)

Emilia

b)

Roderigo

c)

Desdemona

d)

Cassio

88.

Which character becomes the Lord Governor at the end of the play?

a)

Cassio

b)

Othello

c)

Lodovico

d)

Gratiano

89.

Who is Cassio's mistress?

a)

Emilia

b)

Desdemona

c)

Bianca

d)

None of the other answers.

90.

Who is Iago's wife?

a)

Emilia

b)

Bianca

c)

Desdemona

d)

None of the other answers

91.

Who is Othello's wife?

a)

Emilia

b)

Bianca

c)

Desdemona

d)

None of the other answers.

92.

What was Iago's main motivation?

a)

Winning.

b)

Revenge.

c)

Jealousy.

d)

None of the other answers.

93.

Who is Desdemona's father?

a)

Lodovico

b)

Gratiano

c)

Roderigo

d)

Brabantio

94.

Brabantio planted the seed of doubt about Desdemona in Othello's head when he told him if she would lie to her father, she would lie to him too.

a)

True

b)

False

95.

Iago lied and told Othello Cassio had a dream in which he cried out to Desdemona.

a)

True

b)

False

96.

Letters found in Lodovico's pockets explain Iago's involvement and plot.

a)

True.

b)

False.

97.

What personal item did Desdemona lose that caused a lot of trouble?

a)

Ring

b)

A necklace

c)

Her handkerchief

d)

Earrings

98.

How does Roderigo get involved with Iago's plan?

a)

He is a spy for Brabantio.

b)

He was also passed over for a position.

c)

He works for Iago.

d)

He's in love with Desdemona.

99.

A work aimed at amusing an audience is called

a)

Drama

b)

Tragedy

c)

Comedy

d)

Scene

e)

Act

100.

What are the physical setting of the play and the subdivision of acts in a play called?

a)

Drama

b)

Tragedy

c)

Comedy

d)

Scene

e)

Act

101.

What is the representation of serious actions which lead to a disastrous end for the protagonist?

a)

Drama

b)

Tragedy

c)

Comedy

d)

Scene

e)

Act

102.

What is the major structural division in a drama?

a)

Drama

b)

Tragedy

c)

Comedy

d)

Scene

e)

Act

103.

What is a composition designed for performance on a stage where actors assume the roles of characters, execute certain movements, and speak dialogue?

a)

Drama

b)

Tragedy

c)

Comedy

d)

Scene

e)

Act

104.

A monologue is a long speech that is only heard by the audience and reveals a character’s innermost thoughts.

a)

True

b)

False

105.

A soliloquy is a long speech that has listeners on stage.

a)

True

b)

False

106.

The play Othello by Shakespeare is considered a tragedy.

a)

True

b)

False

107.

Shakespeare’s Othello only has three acts.

a)

True

b)

False

108.

An aside happens when a character speaks a few words or a short passage in an undertone to the audience while the rest of the characters on stage don’t “hear” them.

a)

True

b)

False

109.

What is word choice or vocabulary?

a)

Dialogue

b)

Diction

c)

Dialect

110.

What is the direct representation of conversation between two or more characters?

a)

Dialogue

b)

Dialect

c)

Diction

111.

What is a variety of language spoken by an identifiable regional group or social class?

a)

Dialogue

b)

Dialect

c)

Diction

112.

When a character contrasts another character in order to highlight the particular qualities of the other character, that character is called a foil.

a)

True

b)

False

113.

The verbal action that engages the attention of the audience is known as stage business.

a)

True

b)

False

114.

A play on words where one word can be substituted for another of similar or identical sound, but of a very different meaning, is called a pun.

a)

True

b)

False

115.

When the clown repeats the idea that he knows not where Cassio lies, he is using a pun.

a)

True

b)

False

116.

What is a line of verse with five metrical feet, each consisting of one short (unstressed) syllable followed by one long (or stressed) syllable called?

a)

iambic tetrameter

b)

iambic pentameter

c)

a trochee

d)

a couplet

117.

What type of verse are most of Shakespeare’s plays written in when in verse?

a)

Rhyming couplets

b)

Free verse

c)

Blank verse

d)

iambic pentameter

118.

A Shakespearean Sonnet always ends in ______________.

a)

A question

b)

An unrhymed pair of lines

c)

A rhyming couplet

d)

iambic pentameter

119.

Who wrote Othello?

a)

Elie Wiesel

b)

William Shakespeare

c)

George Orwell

d)

Kurt Vonnegut

120.

Induced to commit a bad action or perjury.

a)

promulgate

b)

bawdy

c)

suborned

d)

linger

121.

Vulgar; humorously coarse

a)

beguiled

b)

bawdy

c)

egregiously

d)

mars

122.

Criticism; disgrace; blame; shame

a)

peril

b)

preferment

c)

reproach

d)

satiety

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