Student Name: *Student ID: *AP Othello Practice 1.In lines 1-5, Iago criticizes himself foracting against his consciencenot being loyal to Othellobeing too moral for his own goodslaying men in warmissing his target in a duel2.The phrase “circumscription and confine” in line 29 is best understood to refer tocommitment to military servicethe limits imposed by marriagea person under house arrestthe close quarters in a naval shipobligation for a monetary loan3.Othello’s words in lines 23-30 contradict the sentiments expressed inlines 52-53lines 58-59lines 77-78lines 112-114lines 120-1214.Iago’s reference to Janus in line 37 is significant primarily because itshows Iago’s level of educationindicates Shakespeare’s knowledge of mythologyis a reference to a Roman, rather than a Greek, deitysuggests that the events are occurring at the beginning of the yearhints at an aspect of Iago’s character5.The words “Keep up,” as they are used in line 76, could best be restated asPut awayHold highContinue withDo justice toMaintain carefully6.Brabantio largely attributes Desdemona’s decision to marry Othello toa recent change in Desdemona’s happy natureDesdemona’s eagerness to marryOthello’s use of supernatural powersOthello’s intimidating, frightening natureDesdemona’s lack of concern for public perceptions7.From Othello’s words in lines 99-102, the reader can infer thatBrabantio’s men are willing to fight on Othello’s behalfOthello’s attendants have prepared to resist Brabantio’s soldiersOthello is unwilling to consider the opinions of others in military mattersOthello realizes he will eventually have to fight Brabantio’s menOthello is striving to bring about a truce between his men and Brabantio’s men8.Brabantio primarily objects to Othello as a husband for his daughter because he views Othello asunsophisticatedunintelligentweakdangerousinferior9.Lines 16-17 can be interpreted to suggest thatDesdemona is not who she appears to beDesdemona will betray OthelloOthello’s vision is impairedOthello does not want to know everything about DesdemonaBrabantio has insight into Desdemona’s true motivations10.The purpose of Iago’s extended gardening metaphor (lines 45-51) is torefute Roderigo’s notion of determinismdraw a comparison between Roderigo and himselfhint that Roderigo is superior to Othellochide Roderigo for his lack of industryimply that true virtue does not exist11.In lines 68-69, the words “answerable sequestration” are best interpreted to meanjustified resultresponsible removalcorresponding separationreasonable departureunderstandable isolation12.In line 100, “such a snipe” refers toOthelloDesdemonaIago's wifeRoderigoCassio13.In the context of this passage, Othello’s decision to entrust his wife to Iago’s care can be interpreted asforeshadowing of future eventsanalogous to Roderigo’s treatment of Desdemonasymbolic of Iago’s views of womenironic considering Iago’s deceitfulnesssarcastic in light of Desdemona’s independent nature14.Iago likely tailors his syntax to match that of Roderigo in order toinject a humorous toneinject a serious toneconfuse Roderigomock Roderigoappeal to Roderigo15.Iago’s scheme could be aided most by building upon an idea expressed inthe Duke’s parting words to BrabantioBrabantio’s parting words to OthelloOthello’s words to DesdemonaRoderigo’s parting words to IagoRoderigo’s words about drowning himself16.In speaking to Othello, Iago portrays his relationship with Cassio by means ofa hyperbole exaggerating his own loyaltyan historical allusion to other significant friendshipsimagery evoking scenes of battledescription through use of concrete detailsa simile offering a comparison for Cassio17.Iago’s words in lines 22-27 could best be described assuperciliousfawningdisingenuousrancorousartless18.It is evident that Iago claims to believe “reputation” is somethingattributed without worthiness to a personmore valuable than a person’s physical well-beingextremely difficult to recover once it is lostinvolving primarily financial rather than moral implicationsthat loses value with age19.Cassio’s address to “thou invisible spirit of wine” (lines 63-64) is used asevidence for his complaintan explanation for his behaviora warning about supernatural forcesa reminder of physical limitationsan example of his faulty reasoning20.Cassio employs the allusion to the Hydra in order to emphasizehow extremely drunk he washis fear of offending a powerful manhis feelings that he has become less than humanthe number of times he has been remiss in his dutyhis inability to refute a hypothetical accusation21.The meaning of line 117 would be made clearer if “were’t” were reworded asespecially if it werebecause it wereand if it wereeven it it wereas long as it were22.In Iago’s final soliloquy, the shift in his stance toward his scheme begins inline 113line 122line 124line 130line 13423.From this passage, it is clear that one of Iago’s most useful traits is hisability to remain objective about otherstalent for relating details of events vividlywillingness to act immorally if he believes it is for a moral purposelack of concern about his own reputationinsight into the personalities and temperaments of others24.Othello’s words in lines 20-21 and lines 27-28 primarily emphasizeIago's reservationsIago's imprudenceOthello's cautiousnessOthello's attentivenessOthello's suggestibility25.In line 45, the word “then” suggests that Iago’s opinion that Cassio is honest is based uponOthello's high opinion of CassioCassio’s outward presentation of himself as an honest manOthello’s agreement with Iago’s statement (line 53)Iago’s longstanding friendship with and understanding of CassioCassio’s past friendship with and loyalty to Othello and Desdemona26.In line 52, the words “that all slaves are free to” refers to the fact that slaves have the freedom toutter their own thoughtskeep their own thoughts privatedecide whether to obey their mastersrefuse to speak when questionedinsist on knowing the thoughts of others27.Iago employs rhetorical questions in lines 54-58 primarily in order toexpand on the argument he is makingengage Othello in dialoguepersuade Othello to share his perspectivesuggest that he mistrusts his own suspicionsreveal his true feelings about Cassio28.In lines 62-72, Iago presents himself to Othello asimperiousobsequiousself-deprecatingomniscientconfused29.The phrase “my purse” in line 76 can be understood to representpersonal powermonetary wealthprized jewelsa family cresta pocketbook30.In this passage, which of the following generalizations is NOT presented by Iago?A person’s suspicions almost always turn out to be justified.All people have both pure and impure thoughts.It is wrong to present a false appearance to others.It is especially painful to be betrayed by a person one loves deeply.A person’s reputation is more valuable than any material possession.31.In Iago’s opening speech, he draws an analogy between Desdemona andpovertycontentmentrichesfearwinter32.As it is used in line 2, the word “fineless” is best understood to meanunlimitedless valuableluxuriouswithout penaltyuseless33.In line 16, “these” refers towivesaccusationswomeninferencesattributes34.Iago does not finish the sentence he begins in line 41 because heis too emotional to continue speakingrealizes that he is causing distress to Othellowants to further the pretense that he does not want to hurt Othellounderstands that Othello will consider him impudent if he continuesis unsure of the details of Desdemona’s deception of her father35.According to what Iago says in lines 64-74, if Desdemona were to reject Othello, Iago would attribute her rejection to“a will most rank” (line 68)“Foul disproportions” (line 69)“thoughts unnatural” (line 69)“Her will” (line 72)“her better judgment” (line 72)36.Othello’s discussion of Desdemona in lines 97-100 primarily serves to characterize her asdestructivewildendearingangelicsubservient37.Which common Elizabethan idea would most help the reader understand the verbal exchange between Othello and Desdemona?Cuckolded men were said to grow horns on their foreheads.Marriage between people of different races was frowned upon.Man was believed to be higher than woman on the Great Chain of Being.The “middle way” was considered the ideal for which to strive.Women were seen as potential mothers.38.Emilia’s soliloquy (lines 133-142) provides an example ofironypathoscolloquialismforeshadowingsynaesthesia39.In Iago’s opening soliloquy, he suggests that his success in manipulating Othello is primarily a result ofIago’s oratorical abilitiesOthello’s natural tendenciesDesdemona’s suspicious behaviorIago’s use of poisonous herbsCassio’s gullibility40.In line 25, the meaning of the word “wanting” would be clarified by substituting the worddesiringlackingmissingfailingvaluing41.The repeated use of the word “farewell” in Othello’s speech in lines 28-40 serves to suggestthe effectiveness of Iago’s manipulation of eventsthe pressure Iago has put upon Othello to take actionthe extent to which Iago’s disclosure has altered Othello’s lifea deterioration in Othello’s respect for power and ambitiona decision Othello has made regarding his career42.In lines 58-65, Iago suggests a contrast betweenwretchedness and foolishnessvice and profitman and Godlove and safetyhonesty and friendship43.In Othello’s speech in lines 69-76, his attitude toward Iago and Desdemona could best be described asobjectivepartialmagnanimousparadoxicaldisinterested44.Iago’s words in lines 85-96 are most likely intended to answer Othello’s words in line(s)17436674-768445.Iago’s reference to “the other proofs” in line 132 is an example of the logical fallacy ofbegging the questionbandwagon appealargumentum ad hominempost hoc ergo propter hocglittering generalities46.Othello’s comment in line 21 is best understood to mean thatnow only the nobility believe in marriagenow marriage is often arranged rather than based on lovenow married people remain untrue in their heartsnow no one truly thinks marriage indicates lovenow there is no longer a distinction between love and marriage47.Desdemona’s question in line 46 is an expression of her disbelief thather handkerchief has magical propertiesOthello would take the loss of the handkerchief so seriouslyOthello never told her that the handkerchief was a gift from his motherOthello’s father was faithful merely because of the handkerchiefshe has foolishly underestimated the value of the handkerchief48.A shift in Othello and Desdemona’s conversation regarding the handkerchief is most evident in which of the following lines?Line 57Line 62Line 68Line 69Line 7349.Emilia’s attitude toward men could best be described asenviouscynicalequivocalfawningadmiring50.Cassio’s words make clear that he desires tosacrifice his position for Desdemonapursue a different occupationbe given an explanation for his treatmentknow exactly where he standsprotest Othello’s decision51.As it is used in line 109, “favor” is best understood to meanpleasurekindnessappearancebehaviorgenerosity52.In Desdemona’s final speech, she is primarilyjustifying her behaviorcriticizing Othelloinstructing Emiliacontemplating the nature of lovechastising herself53.Othello’s comment in line 12 (“That’s strange”) serves primarily to emphasizehow out of character Emilia’s answers are for herthat Emilia’s responses contradict what Othello has seen for himselfOthello’s surprise that Emilia would be willing to lie for Desdemonathe extent to which Othello assumes his imaginings correspond to factsthat Iago has specifically referred to Emilia’s being sent out on “errands”54.In lines 19-20, Emilia expresses her belief thateven the purest of wives is unfaithful at some pointDesdemona represents the highest degree of faithfulnessOthello should not think he is the first man to be troubled with such mattersDesdemona, unlike most wives, is not hypocriticalmen are never happy with their wives’ behavior, even when it is faultless55.Othello’s dismissal of Emilia’s words in lines 22-23 is most likely a result of hislack of respect for Emilia’s subservient positionrefusal to consider that perhaps he is mistaken about Desdemonacertainty that Desdemona has told Emilia what to saydetermination to gather concrete evidence to support his suspicionsobservation that Emilia was equivocal in her answers to him56.Othello’s words in line 45, “be doubled damn’d,” can best be interpreted to mean“Be damned for unfaithfulness and for dishonesty.”“Be damned to die and also to suffer after death.”“Be damned by me and by your own words.”“Be damned by me and also by the devils themselves.”“Be damned in this life and also in the next life.”57.Othello’s speech in lines 76-79 characterizes Desdemona by means ofeuphemism alluding to the impropriety of her behaviorsynesthesia emphasizing the manifestation of her deceita metaphor suggesting false appearancesan oxymoron describing the nature of her virtuea hyperbole exaggerating her cunning58.Othello’s description of the wind in line 88 is most likely intended to emphasizehis reliance on comparisons to nature to make his pointsthe geographical location of the events of the playthe ambiguous nature of the wind and of Desdemona’s behaviorthe similarity between the wind and Emiliahow shameful he believes Desdemona’s behavior to be59.In lines 102-104, Othello’s tone could best be described asjovialapologeticsarcasticsorrowfulconfused60.As it is used in line 107, the word “office” is best understood to meanworkplacebuildingdutyceremonyrank61.Emilia’s meaning in line 27 would be more explicit if the word “talk” were replaced bydiscussprattlegossipconverseorate62.The interruptions of Desdemona’s speaking and singing to give instructions to Emilia serve primarily toshow that Desdemona is unable to concentratereflect realistically the women’s interactionreveal Desdemona’s supercilious attitude toward Emiliahint that Desdemona is losing touch with realityemphasize Emilia’s need for specific instructions63.In the context of the passage, Desdemona’s song serves primarily toantagonize Emiliaromanticize lost loveestablish a cultural context for Desdemona’s behaviorsymbolize the universality of Desdemona’s experienceforeshadow that Desdemona will soon have cause to weep64.Emilia’s words in lines 73-74 are understood to suggest thatspiritual concerns do not influence her behaviorall deeds are revealed in the light of dayunfaithfulness is more compatible with darknessshe does not understand what Desdemona asksshe is swearing by heaven or hell65.Her two speeches in lines 79-84 and lines 87-89 show Emilia to bepragmaticidealisticmaterialisticvirtuousjudgmental66.In lines 91-110, Emilia uses a series of hypotheticals in order topresent a paradoxsatirize an experienceexplore and unknownsupport an argumentpersonify an idea67.Emilia’s speech in lines 91-110 reflects the adage thatWhile the cat’s away, the mice will play.If you lie down with dogs, you will rise up with fleas.One bad apple spoils the whole bunch.If wishes were horses, beggars would ride.What’s good for the goose is good for the gander.68.In lines 1-15, Othello addresses, respectively,himself, a servant, Desdemona, a flowerhis soul, God, a minister, Desdemonathe stars, himself, the servants, a candlehis soul, the stars, a candle, DesdemonaGod, the stars, himself, Desdemona69.The allusion to the figure of Justice in lines 17-18 serves primarily tointroduce a mystical toneestablish a specific historical contextdissociate Othello from his actionsemphasize the violence of Othello’s chosen weaponprovide a feminine parallel for Desdemona70.In line 31, Othello’s use of the imperative “Solicit for it straight” suggests that hebelieves a religious figure should be consultedseeks a way to avoid killing Desdemonadesires Desdemona to beg for his forgivenessdesires to hear an account of her crimes directly from Desdemonabelieves Desdemona should not die with unconfessed sins71.As they are used in lines 71 and 74, the words “warranty” and “stone” are best understood to mean, respectively,“guarantee” and “kill”“approval” and “harden”“assurance” and “punish”“permission” and “execute”“knowledge” and “hurt”72.Lines 75-76 could best be interpreted to mean that Othello feels Desdemona is forcing him tokill her brutally rather than as mercifully as possiblekill her even though he realizes she faces damnationkill her in anger rather than out of a sense of justicekill her knowing that what he is doing is wrongkill her before she has a chance to confess73.Desdemona’s pleas in lines 94-100 progress from more to lessrationalspecificambitiousdesperaterealistic74.As which of the following does Othello NOT characterize his plan to kill Desdemona?justnecessaryregrettableirrevocableconditional75.Othello wavers slightly in his determination when he considers Desdemona’sbeautycunningpleasdenialsyouth76.Othello’s words in line 32 are most likely intended tohelp him create an alibi and thus avoid punishmentjustify his killing by showing that Desdemona is dishonestpersuade Emilia that someone else murdered Desdemonasuggest that Desdemona was confused about who killed hersee if he can depend upon Emilia to come to his defense77.The meaning of line 44 would be made more explicit by changing “were” towashad beenwould beamwas being78.In line 67, “her most filthy bargain” refers toOthelloIagoCassioDesdemona's deathDesdemona's faithfulness79.From Emilia’s words in lines 65-78, the reader can infer thatOthello has made threatening moves toward EmiliaEmilia suspects Othello is beginning to understand the truthEmilia knows Othello plans to kill her as well as DesdemonaOthello is doing his best to make Emilia calm downEmilia does not believe Iago told Othello that Desdemona was unfaithful80.As it is used in line 89, the word “apt” is best understood to meanableappropriatepropercredibletimely81.Othello’s words in lines 154-155 are best interpreted to mean thata violent storm is raging outsidealthough it is thundering, it is not rainingOthello feels as if a storm is brewing inside himEmilia’s words are as frightening as thunder from heavenOthello wishes stones would rain down from the sky82.Othello’s erroneous thinking is most reflected in which of the following?Line 14-15Lines 117-118Lines 126-127Lines 131-132Lines 154-15583.Lines 1-5 are important primarily because they emphasizeOthello’s defiance of LodovicoLodovico’s determination to punish Iagothe Elizabethan idea that the devil has cloven feetthe contrast in Lodovico’s attitudes toward Othello and IagoOthello’s sense that he is no longer himself84.Othello says he is glad he did not kill Iago becausedeath would be a release for IagoOthello wants to die before Iago doesthe pleasure of killing Iago is still before himdeath would mean being with DesdemonaIago deserves to be tortured before he dies85.Othello’s description of himself in lines 13-15 makes use ofmetaphorpersonificationoxymoroneuphemismtautology86.In his speech in lines 63-81, Othello requests that Lodovico represent him to the Venetian statekindly and sympatheticallyfairly and accuratelygenerously and compassionatelycompletely and unemotionallytruthfully and dispassionately87.Othello’s words in lines 68-81are best described asa detailed narrative of eventsa self-pronounced eulogya personal epiphanyan homage to former glorya satirical depiction of hubris88.In line 88, Cassio’s description of Othello as “great of heart” is best interpreted as referring to Othello’semotional volatilityphysical strengthgenerositydeterminationcourage89.In the last line, the repetition of the word “heavy” serves primarily tounderscore the weightiness of the tragic eventsshow that both individuals and the state have been affectedhint that Lodovico has taken the events personallysuggest that tragic events will continue to occurprovide alliteration with the word “heart”90.In this passage, Othello reveals his belief thatthe end never justifies the meansit is always better to live than to diethe intention behind actions is importanta criminal who has served the state deserves leniencyIago must have had good reason for what he did
