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Instructions for Exam

Total questions: 28

Worksheet time: 24mins

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Class
Date
1.

Which statement BEST describes how Iago feels about Othello?

a)

Iago is jealous of Othello

b)

Iago loves Othello

c)

Iago despises Othello

d)

Iago admires Othello

e)

Iago dislikes Othello

2.

Why is Iago being deceitful in the passage from Othello Act 1.1?

a)

Iago wants to send Othello into war in hopes that Othello will be killed.

b)

Iago really loves Othello even though he is telling Rodrigo that he does not.

c)

Iago plans to get revenge and hopes to make himself the leader of the fight against Turkey.

d)

Iago knows that Othello is a valuable military leader.

e)

Iago knows that Rodrigo and Othello are friends and fears Rodrigo will warn Othello.

3.

According to Brabantio in the passage from Othello Act 1.2, what reason does he suggest for Desdemona's marriage to Othello?

a)

Desdemona is acting out against her father.

b)

Othello manipulated her with his flowery speech.

c)

Desdemona admires Othello's position as general.

d)

Othello used magic or drugs to persuade her.

e)

Desdemona was avoiding an arranged marriage with a tyrant.

4.

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?

a)

They believe the Turks are heading to Rhodes as a distraction and still plan to attack Cyprus.

b)

They think the Turks have abandoned their plans to attack and are returning home.

c)

They suspect Othello has betrayed them by informing the Turks of their strategies.

d)

They are unsure and think the Turks might be targeting another location entirely.

5.

What does the Sailor report about the Turkish preparation in the passage from "Othello"?

a)

The Turkish preparation is for attacking Cyprus directly.

b)

The Turkish fleet is making preparations for Rhodes.

c)

The Turks have disbanded their fleet and are seeking peace.

d)

The Turks are preparing for a celebration instead of a battle.

6.

How does the First Senator describe the Turkish strategy in the passage?

a)

As a straightforward military assault.

b)

As a deceptive maneuver to distract from their true intentions.

c)

As a poorly planned operation likely to fail.

d)

As an alliance with Rhodes against Cyprus.

7.

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?

a)

Metaphor

b)

Simile

c)

Foreshadowing

d)

Hyperbole

8.

In Othello Act 2.1, what does Iago imply when he says, "Nay, it is true, or else I am a Turk."?

a)

He is confirming his identity.

b)

He is expressing doubt.

c)

He is emphasizing the truth of his statement.

d)

He is making a joke.

9.

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?

a)

It shows his humility.

b)

It reveals his critical nature.

c)

It highlights his honesty.

d)

It demonstrates his indifference.

10.

What is the tone of the conversation between Iago, Emilia, and Desdemona?

a)

Kind and funny

b)

Cruel and rude

c)

Sarcastic and playful

d)

Admiring and loving

e)

Serious and offensive

11.

What is Iago's goal in this conversation with Cassio?

a)

Iago is trying to convince Cassio that he should try to find the man he fought with and apologize.

b)

Iago is trying to help Cassio get back into Othello's good graces by having Desdemona help him.

c)

Iago is trying to set Cassio up to look like he is pursuing a romantic relationship with Desdemona.

d)

Iago is trying to get Cassio to confront Othello and challenge him for the generalship.

e)

Iago is trying to persuade Cassio to get drunk.

12.

What reason does Emilia give for why Cassio cannot be restored to his position as lieutenant?

a)

Othello does not want to do so.

b)

Cassio is not a good lieutenant.

c)

It would not look good in the eyes of other people.

d)

Othello knows that Cassio loves Desdemona

e)

Othello knows that is what Desdemona wants.

13.

What is Othello accusing Iago of doing in the passage from Othello Act 3.3?

a)

Trying to trick Othello in order to hurt him

b)

Being a liar

c)

Trying to falsely accuse Cassio

d)

Trying to tarnish Desdemona's reputation

14.

What is Iago implying about Othello in the passage from Othello Act 4.1?

a)

Othello is not a loving husband.

b)

Othello's skin is too dark.

c)

Othello might not be a "real" man.

d)

Othello is not a good general.

e)

Othello is overreacting.

15.

What reason does Othello give for his extreme actions towards Desdemona?

a)

He believed Desdemona was unfaithful.

b)

He was misled by Cassio.

c)

He wanted to marry someone else.

d)

He felt he was wronged by Emilia.

16.

According to Emilia in the second passage, what did she do with the handkerchief?

a)

She lost it.

b)

She gave it to Othello.

c)

She kept it for herself.

d)

She gave it to her husband as he requested.

17.

As used in the passage, what is the BEST definition for 'dull'?

a)

Not clear and loud

b)

Not exciting or interesting

c)

Having an edge or point that is not sharp

d)

Lacking intellectual acuity

e)

Lacking brightness, vividness, or light

18.
a prostitute who's in love with the lieutenant but isn't loved back
a)
Emilia
b)
Bianca
c)
Desdemona
d)
Barbary
19.
the villain of the story; pretends to be a loyal follower, but has his own agenda
a)
Roderigo
b)
Cassio
c)
Othello
d)
Iago
20.

True or false: Iago is sexist towards women

a)

True

b)

False

21.
Iago's pawn who is compared to a pimple
a)
Cassio
b)
Roderigo
c)
Brabantio
d)
Montano
22.
What does Othello do in front of Lodovico that makes Lodovico think Othello has gone off the deep end?
a)
He strikes Desdemona.
b)
He strikes himself.
c)
He strikes his Ancient.
d)
He refuses to leave Cypress.
23.

Why is Emilia’s reaction to Bianca ironic when Emilia thinks that she is superior to Bianca?

a)

Emilia is better than Bianca because she is ethical, moral, and wholesome throughout the play

b)

Emilia is better than Bianca, who is a lower-class woman while Emilia is a middle-class woman.

c)

Emilia isn’t any better than Bianca, who is wholly innocent while Emilia is an accomplice.

d)

Emilia isn’t any better than Bianca because she is worse and morally bankrupt throughout the play.

24.

In Act 4, Scene 1, which word best describes how Bianca feels about having accepted the handkerchief from Cassio?

a)

regretful

b)

proud

c)

inspired

d)

sinful

25.
Which of the following lines roughly means that Desdemona had the opportunity to view other men / other suitors; yet, she still wanted to marry Othello?
a)
"I see this hath a little dash'd your spirits."
b)
"Note if your lady strain his entertainment with any strong or vehement importunity."
c)
"What an eye she has! Methinks it sounds a parley to provocation."
d)
"For she had eyes and chose me."
26.

In Act 4, Scene 1, Lines 123-130, which of the following statements is most likely an idea that Bianca does not believe?

a)

Cassio is handsome.

b)

Cassio does not know who left the handkerchief.

c)

Cassio likes her cooking.

d)

Iago is a friend to Cassio.

27.

Explain the role of Emilia in Act 4 and how it impacts the overall story.

a)

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.

b)

Emilia's role in Act 4 is insignificant and does not affect the story

c)

Emilia's role in Act 4 leads to the happy ending of the play

d)

Emilia's role in Act 4 has no impact on the overall story

28.
At first, Othello decides he will kill Desdemona with poison. But, Iago suggests a better way to kill her. What does he suggest?
a)
To poison her in her bed.
b)
To strangle her in her bed.
c)
To trick her into swallowing hot coals.
d)
To send her back to her father who hates her.