Othello Test Study Guide with Correct Answers
What thing did Emilia find and give to Iago? - Ans Othello's/Desdemona's handkerchief
What did Iago plan to do with the handkerchief? - Ans Plant it outside Cassio's lodgings so
he would find it and keep it.
What was Iago's reply when Othello demanded proof of his wife's disloyalty? - Ans He says
he doesn't have anything concrete so Othello should just watch. He tells Othello the story
about Cassio's dream about Desdemona. Says he saw Cassio with the handkerchief.
What did Othello decide and command at the end of Act 3 Scene 3? - Ans Commands Iago to
kill Cassio. He vows to kill Desdemona.
What was Emilia's relationship with Iago? - Ans Even though she's his wife, she despises him but
she must obey him.
What was Emilia's relationship with Desdemona? - Ans She cares for Desdemona and
regrets helping Iago hurt her.
Who had the handkerchief at the end of Act 3? Why? - Ans Bianca. Cassio found
the handkerchief and gave it to Bianca as a token/payment.
, What advice did Iago give Othello after he lies about Cassio's confession about sleeping with
Desdemona? - Ans He tells him to listen to the convo between Iago and Cassio to confirm Iago's
findings; advises him to smother Desdemona not poison her.
How did Iago trick Othello into thinking Cassio was gloating and bragging about how affair
with Desdemona? - Ans Iago questions Cassio about BIANCA but doesn't say her name loud
enough for Othello to hear.
Why was Bianca angry with Cassio? - Ans Because the handkerchief he gave her was obviously
another woman's token to him.
How did Bianca's return with the handkerchief help Iago? - Ans Othello can now see that Cassio
did have the handkerchief and now believes Cassio is sleeping with BOTH women.
Why did Othello hit Desdemona? - Ans For answering Lodovico's questions about Cassio and for
being so happy to leave Cyprus
What was Lodovico's reaction to Othello's behavior towards Desdemona? - Ans Shocked
and horrified; he is concerned about Othello's state of mind
How did Iago later explain Othello's behavior to Lodovico? - Ans He says Othello is a changed
man and that Lodovico must see the change for himself because Iago will not discuss his
master's problems.
Why did Othello ask Emilia about Cassio's affair with Desdemona? - Ans He believes she would
know all about it because of her close relationship with Desdemona and because she is with
Desdemona at all times.
What is Emilia's reply to Othello's questions about the affair? - Ans She says nothing is going on
between Cassio and Desdemona
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