There is one quiz for each Act of Othello for a total of 5 quizzes. Two quizzes are short answer in nature, compared to three in multiple choice format. All are Word documents for ease of future revisions. In addition to the quizzes, this zip file also contains answer keys for each quiz. Act 1 This is a 12-question comprehension assessment in short answer format. The answer key is included. • Roderigo's affections for Desdemona • Iago's fury toward Othello • Brabantio • The Turks' plan to attack Cyprus • Othello and Desdemona's relationship • Desdemona's internal conflict • Othello's departure • Desdemona's arrangement to stay with Iago • Brabantio's warning to Othello • Iago's manipulation of Roderigo Act 2 This is a 10-question reading comprehension assessment in short answer format. The answer key is included. ♦ The end of the war with the Turks ♦ Iago's emphasis on Cassio's friendliness toward Desdemona ♦ Cassio's weakness ♦ Iago's taking advantage of Cassio's weakness ♦ The consequences of Cassio's actions ♦ Othello's ironic perspective on Iago's character ♦ Cassio seeking advice from one he considers his closest friend ♦ Iago's next manipulative move involving Desdemona Act 3 This is a 13-question reading comprehension assessment in multiple choice format. The answer key is included. ♦ Cassio's verbal exchange with Desdemona ♦ Iago encouraging Othello's suspicions toward Desdemona ♦ Desdemona's requests for Othello to forgive Cassio ♦ Othello's insistence that Iago tell him everything he knows ♦ Iago's underhanded behaviors and statements ♦ Othello's statements on marital trust and jealousy ♦ The retrieval of Desdemona's handkerchief ♦ Othello's mounting suspicions ♦ Othello's ultimatum to Iago ♦ Desdemona's frustrations Act 4 This is an 11-question reading comprehension assessment. An answer key is provided. ♦ Othello's rage-fueled trance ♦ Iago's conspiracy to make Othello think Cassio loves Desdemona ♦ Iago's barbarous suggestion regarding Desdemona's fate ♦ The letter from Venice ♦ Lodovico's witnessing Othello's abusive behavior ♦ Emilia's verbal exchange with Othello ♦ Othello's confrontation with Desdemona ♦ Desdemona turning to Iago for help ♦ Roderigo's frustration with Iago ♦ The arrangement Iago makes for Roderigo ♦ Desdemona's foreshadowing fear Act 5 This is a 13-question reading comprehension assessment in short answer format. The answer key is included. ♦ Iago's concern that Roderigo could expose him ♦ Iago's irrational jealousy of Cassio ♦ Cassio's injury ♦ Fatal wounds ♦ And more

Part 1. Historical Context. Multiple Choice. Answer questions pertaining to relevant aspects of American history. • Segregation • Desegregation • Emancipation Proclamation • Harper Lee's birth Part 2. True/False. Respond to questions pertaining primarily to plot. Details covered include (but aren't limited to) the following: • Prejudice and Nazi Germany • Duration of jury deliberations • The length of time Jem reads to Mrs. Dubose • Scout's understanding of Bob's death • The scene of Bob's death • The general hypocrisy of the community • Bob Ewell's testimony • Application of literary terminology, including antagonist and irony • The impact of the Great Depression • Autobiographical parallel • Mayella's motivations • The pageant Part 3. Character Identification. Multiple Choice. Match the character's name to the associated detail. Questions pertain to (but aren't limited to) the following: • The Tim Johnson incident • The scene of Bob Ewell's death • A blanket wrapped around Scout • Dill's summer caretaker • A character living two lives • A stubborn and traditionally Southern visitor • One who helps to protect Helen Robinson • A character who is upset at Scout's ability to read and write • The harsh editorial • One who points out the hypocrisy of others • One who understands the trial but not the larger issue of racism • One who experiences abuse at home • The kindness and generosity of a neighbor • And more Part 4. Quotes. Matching. Crucial quotes from the novel are given. It is the student's job to match the quote to the appropriate context. Part 5. Fill-in-the-Blank. Given a quote, the student will identify the speaker, recipient, and context. Part 6. Short Answer. Respond to questions that require one to apply knowledge of literary devices to the novel. • Dynamic character • Setting • Autobiographical parallel • Theme Seventy-nine questions total. A key is included.

This is an 87-question assessment for Tolkien's The Hobbit. The corresponding answer key is included. Part 1. Character Identification. Multiple choice. ♦ Bilbo ♦ Thorin ♦ Gandalf ♦ Elrond ♦ Beorn ♦ Bard ♦ Smaug ♦ Roac ♦ The dwarves ♦ Gollum ♦ The Great Goblin ♦ Lord of the Eagles ♦ The trolls ♦ The Elvenking ♦ The woof-elves ♦ The thrush ♦ Wargs Part 2. Places and Concepts. Multiple choice. ♦ The Arkenstone ♦ Durin's Day ♦ Description of a typical Baggins ♦ What it means to be "Tookish" ♦ The dwarves' response to Bilbo's participation ♦ Bilbo's emotional response following the unexpected party ♦ The conflict involving the trolls ♦ Beorn's concerns ♦ Bilbo's sword ♦ The Orcrist ♦ The Last Homely House ♦ The enchanted stream ♦ Thorin and the Elvenking's stubbornness ♦ Bilbo's rescue of the adventurers ♦ Bilbo's escape plan flaw ♦ Lake-town's reaction to the presence of the adventurers ♦ The mountain's secret door ♦ A dragon's traits Part 3. Vocabulary. Matching. 12 questions. ♦ Audacious ♦ Smote ♦ Obstinately ♦ Flummoxed ♦ Venerable ♦ Plight ♦ Forbear ♦ Toothsome ♦ Haste ♦ Mirth ♦ Parley ♦ Eyrie Part 4. Quote Association. Matching. Identify the speaker. 12 quotes. ♦ “If I say he is a Burglar, a Burglar he is, or will be when the time comes.” ♦ “Moon letters are rune letters, but you cannot see them.” ♦ “He’s found it, yes he must have. My birthday present.” ♦ “Well, it is the first time that even a mouse has crept along carefully and quietly under my very nose and not been spotted.” ♦ “…the bacon knows that it will get back in the pan sooner or later, and it is to be hoped we shan’t.” ♦ “The day will come when they will perish and I will go back!” ♦ “I’m going to lie here and sleep and dream of food, if I can’t get it any other way.” ♦ “No treasure will come back through Mirkwood without my having something to say in the matter.” ♦ And more Part 5. Quote Analysis. Identify the speaker, recipient(s) of the statement, and the context. 3 quotes. ♦ “May the wind under your wings bear you where the sun sails and the moon walks.” ♦ “Come along back to your nice cells, and I will lock you all in again, and you can sit there comfortably and think of a better plan.” ♦ “Since I leave now all gold and silver, and go where it is of little worth, I wish to part in friendship from you…” Part 6. Essays. Respond to 2 prompts. ♦ Dynamic character ♦ Heroism ♦ Theme