WorksheetsInstructions for Exam
Total questions: 28
Worksheet time: 24mins
Which statement BEST describes how Iago feels about Othello?
Iago is jealous of Othello
Iago loves Othello
Iago despises Othello
Iago admires Othello
Iago dislikes Othello
Why is Iago being deceitful in the passage from Othello Act 1.1?
Iago wants to send Othello into war in hopes that Othello will be killed.
Iago really loves Othello even though he is telling Rodrigo that he does not.
Iago plans to get revenge and hopes to make himself the leader of the fight against Turkey.
Iago knows that Othello is a valuable military leader.
Iago knows that Rodrigo and Othello are friends and fears Rodrigo will warn Othello.
According to Brabantio in the passage from Othello Act 1.2, what reason does he suggest for Desdemona's marriage to Othello?
Desdemona is acting out against her father.
Othello manipulated her with his flowery speech.
Desdemona admires Othello's position as general.
Othello used magic or drugs to persuade her.
Desdemona was avoiding an arranged marriage with a tyrant.
According to the passage from "Othello" Act 1.3, what is the primary concern of the Duke and the senators regarding the Turkish fleet's movements?
They believe the Turks are heading to Rhodes as a distraction and still plan to attack Cyprus.
They think the Turks have abandoned their plans to attack and are returning home.
They suspect Othello has betrayed them by informing the Turks of their strategies.
They are unsure and think the Turks might be targeting another location entirely.
What does the Sailor report about the Turkish preparation in the passage from "Othello"?
The Turkish preparation is for attacking Cyprus directly.
The Turkish fleet is making preparations for Rhodes.
The Turks have disbanded their fleet and are seeking peace.
The Turks are preparing for a celebration instead of a battle.
How does the First Senator describe the Turkish strategy in the passage?
As a straightforward military assault.
As a deceptive maneuver to distract from their true intentions.
As a poorly planned operation likely to fail.
As an alliance with Rhodes against Cyprus.
What literary device is demonstrated by Brabantio's words "Look to her, Moor, if thou hast eyes to see. She has deceived her father, and may thee." in Othello Act 1.3?
Metaphor
Simile
Foreshadowing
Hyperbole
In Othello Act 2.1, what does Iago imply when he says, "Nay, it is true, or else I am a Turk."?
He is confirming his identity.
He is expressing doubt.
He is emphasizing the truth of his statement.
He is making a joke.
What is the effect of Iago's statement, "For I am nothing if not critical," in the context of his conversation with Desdemona in Othello Act 2.1?
It shows his humility.
It reveals his critical nature.
It highlights his honesty.
It demonstrates his indifference.
What is the tone of the conversation between Iago, Emilia, and Desdemona?
Kind and funny
Cruel and rude
Sarcastic and playful
Admiring and loving
Serious and offensive
What is Iago's goal in this conversation with Cassio?
Iago is trying to convince Cassio that he should try to find the man he fought with and apologize.
Iago is trying to help Cassio get back into Othello's good graces by having Desdemona help him.
Iago is trying to set Cassio up to look like he is pursuing a romantic relationship with Desdemona.
Iago is trying to get Cassio to confront Othello and challenge him for the generalship.
Iago is trying to persuade Cassio to get drunk.
What reason does Emilia give for why Cassio cannot be restored to his position as lieutenant?
Othello does not want to do so.
Cassio is not a good lieutenant.
It would not look good in the eyes of other people.
Othello knows that Cassio loves Desdemona
Othello knows that is what Desdemona wants.
What is Othello accusing Iago of doing in the passage from Othello Act 3.3?
Trying to trick Othello in order to hurt him
Being a liar
Trying to falsely accuse Cassio
Trying to tarnish Desdemona's reputation
What is Iago implying about Othello in the passage from Othello Act 4.1?
Othello is not a loving husband.
Othello's skin is too dark.
Othello might not be a "real" man.
Othello is not a good general.
Othello is overreacting.
What reason does Othello give for his extreme actions towards Desdemona?
He believed Desdemona was unfaithful.
He was misled by Cassio.
He wanted to marry someone else.
He felt he was wronged by Emilia.
According to Emilia in the second passage, what did she do with the handkerchief?
She lost it.
She gave it to Othello.
She kept it for herself.
She gave it to her husband as he requested.
As used in the passage, what is the BEST definition for 'dull'?
Not clear and loud
Not exciting or interesting
Having an edge or point that is not sharp
Lacking intellectual acuity
Lacking brightness, vividness, or light
True or false: Iago is sexist towards women
True
False
Why is Emilia’s reaction to Bianca ironic when Emilia thinks that she is superior to Bianca?
Emilia is better than Bianca because she is ethical, moral, and wholesome throughout the play
Emilia is better than Bianca, who is a lower-class woman while Emilia is a middle-class woman.
Emilia isn’t any better than Bianca, who is wholly innocent while Emilia is an accomplice.
Emilia isn’t any better than Bianca because she is worse and morally bankrupt throughout the play.
In Act 4, Scene 1, which word best describes how Bianca feels about having accepted the handkerchief from Cassio?
regretful
proud
inspired
sinful
In Act 4, Scene 1, Lines 123-130, which of the following statements is most likely an idea that Bianca does not believe?
Cassio is handsome.
Cassio does not know who left the handkerchief.
Cassio likes her cooking.
Iago is a friend to Cassio.
Explain the role of Emilia in Act 4 and how it impacts the overall story.
Emilia's role in Act 4 impacts the overall story by bringing about the revelation of the truth and leading to the tragic downfall of Othello and Iago.
Emilia's role in Act 4 is insignificant and does not affect the story
Emilia's role in Act 4 leads to the happy ending of the play
Emilia's role in Act 4 has no impact on the overall story
