____ 8. Iago tells Cassio to ask Desdemona for her help because A. he wants to see Cassio regain his position as lieutenant. B. he wants to convince Othello that Cassio and Desdemona are in a relationship. C. he wants to stall Cassio so he can take Cassio's position for himself.

____ 9. The changes in Othello's character surprise Lodovico following his arrival in Cyprus. A. True B. False

____ 10. How does Lodovico handle Iago for his involvement in the deaths of Othello, Desdemona, and Emilia? A. He takes Iago back to Venice to stand trial for his actions. B. He decides to put Cassio in charge of Iago's punishment. C. He has Iago executed for the deaths.

____ 11. Othello becomes increasingly jealous and suspicious as A. Desdemona attempts to help Cassio. B. Desdemona and Emilia spend more time together. C. Iago tries to convince him that Desdemona is faithful.

____ 12. What do Desdemona's words to the Duke of Venice and Brabantio indicate about her personality? A. She is devoted to Othello and is faithful to him. B. She is dishonest and will most likely betray her husband. C. She is mean spirited and only married Othello for financial gain. ____ 13. The contributions of the Duke of Venice to the play include A. ending the marriage of Othello and Desdemona. B. ordering the exile of Iago after his deception is revealed. C. sending the main characters to Cyprus.

____ 14. The oath Othello swears and the alliance he makes with Iago proves to be the climax of the play. A. True B. False

____ 15. Based on the following quote, what can be said about Iago? "Now I do love her too,/ Not out of absolute lust (though peradventure/ I stand accountant for as great a sin),/ But partly led to diet my revenge,/ For that I do suspect the lusty Moor/ Hath leaped into my seat." A. Iago has fallen in love with Desdemona and does not know what to do. B. Iago thinks that he can seduce Desdemona in order to take his revenge on Othello. C. Iago has forgiven Othello for having an affair with Emilia.

____ 16. What does the letter Lodovico brings to Cyprus ask of Othello? A. The letter states that Othello will go to Mauritania. B. The letter states that Othello will return to Venice. C. The letter states that Othello will stay in Cyprus.

____ 17. Iago refers to jealousy as A. "the Barbary horse" B. "the scourge of nations" C. "the green-eyed monster"

____ 18. The Tragedy of Othello reaches its climax when A. Emilia gives Iago the handkerchief. B. Othello and Iago make an alliance. C. Lodovico arrives in Cyprus.

____ 19. Iago's role in the deaths of Othello, Desdemona, Emilia, and Roderigo is discovered by the end of the play. A. True B. False

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