FREE ACADEMIC VOCABULARY AND STUDY GAMES

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ABOUT LD ELA OTHELLO TEST EXAM QUESTIONS

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Question 1: What does Iago say must happen to Desdemona?

Answer:

She must die Question 2: How does Othello kill Desdemona? What interruption occurs while he is doing it?

Answer:

Smothers Desdemona but is interrupted by Emilia. Emilia goes to Desdemona; but, it is too late she dies.

Question 3: Why does Othello attack Iago?

Answer:

He is furious wit him for having him kill his wife Question 4: What responses do Iago and Othello have to seeing Cassio leave Desdemona?

Answer:

Iago sparks Othello's suspicion of Cassio and his wife being alone together

Question 5: What happens when Iago tells his wife not to speak and to go home, orders which good Renaissance wives should follow without question?

Answer:

Iago repeatedly orders Emilia to go home. Out of love for Desdemona, and out of truth, she refuses.Eventually, to quiet her, Iago kills her.

Question 6: What does Othello assume has happened? Is he correct?

Answer:

Assumes Iago has kept his promise and Cassio is dead. Cassio is seriously wounded, but notdead.

Question 7: What warning does Brabantio give to Othello?

Answer:

She will betray you just like she betrayed me.

Question 8: How does Cassio see Desdemona?

Answer:

Cassio and Desdemona have been friends for some time. They care deeply for each other, however, not romantically. Cassio, out of friendship for Desdemona, and out of loyalty to Othello, shows deep concern for her safety and well-being.Question 9: What justification does Othello try to give for the murder of Desdemona in Scene 2?

Answer:

Othello justifies the murder of Desdemona by claiming to serve mankind. In the name of justice, she will not be able to ruin other good and noble men.

Question 10: What is the purpose of Iago's plan?

Answer:

Ultimately, his plan is to topple Othello, by winning Othello's favor and trust.

Question 11: What is Iago's complaint in Scene I?

Answer:

That Desdemona is going to marry Othello

Question 12: How does Othello use the second sword his finds in the room?

Answer:

To attack Iago.

Question 13: How does Iago get back in Othello's good graces?

Answer:

By trying to help Othello find out if Desdemona was cheating on him.Question 14: What is her emotional response? Sound familiar? How does Cassio get the handkerchief?

Answer:

She mistakenly assumes he got it from a new girlfriend. He assures her that he found it in his room, and only wants to have one like it for her. He then asks her to leave because he is waiting to talk with Othello.Question 15: What does Emilia tell Cassio that Desdemona is already doing for them?

Answer:

Tells Cassio that Desdemona is already speaking to Othello on his behalf. Cassio asks Emilia to briefly speak with Desdemona alone.

Question 16: How correctly does Othello identify his weakness in Scene 2?

Answer:

Othello believes he was a fool to believe Desdemona loved him and was faithful to him. He mistakenly evaluates her character, when in fact, she has been nothing but loyal to him.Question 17: What is Iago's reply when Othello demanded proof of his wife's disloyalty?

Answer:

He says he saw Cassio with Desdemona's handkerchief

Question 18: Who is Brabantio?

Answer:

Desdemona's dad

Question 19: Is there any chance of his changing his mind or of Desdemona's convincing him of her innocence after this speech?

Answer:

There is no chance of Othello changing his mind because even Desdemona is trying to explain herself Othello still doesn't listen.Question 20: Why does Othello ask Emilia about Cassio's affair with Desdemona, and what is her reply?

Answer:

He asks Emilia, who is closest to Desdemona, to find out is she knows anything. Although she can say nothing to convince Othello of Desdemona's innocence, Emilia passionately defends Desdemona, but cannot convince him.Question 21: Give Scene 3, between Desdemona and Emilia; is it at all possible that Desdemona could ever be unfaithful to Othello?

Answer:

She can't even say the word whore and she says she would never cheat on Othello even to help him.

Question 22: How does Iago later explain Othello's behavior to Lodovico?

Answer:

Iago explains his behavior by saying he has changed, and again is reluctant to give his opinion because it is not his "respectful place." He encourages Lodovico to observe Othello's behavior and draw his own conclusion.

Question 23: If Roderigo kills Iago, what promise has Iago taken care of?

Answer:

By Roderigo's killing of Cassio, Iago keeps his promise to Othello.

Question 24: What is Othello finally beginning to realize at

• 2.205? What has happened to Desdemona's father?

Answer:

To realize he has been deceived and has made a grave mistake. Desdemona's father has died.Question 25: What happens when Roderigo attacks Cassio? Who actually wounds Cassio?

Answer:

Roderigo misses when he attacks Cassio. Iago, from behind, wounds Cassio, and eventually kills Roderigo.