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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Act 4, Scene 2.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does Iago tell Desdemona that Othello is upset about after Othello accuses her of having an affair?
(a) Affairs of the state.
(b) He is a passionate moor and needs no reason.
(c) He is having an affair of his own.
(d) A friend of his whose wife has cheated.

2. What does Emilia tell Othello when he asks her about Desdemona's affair?
(a) That she has been pure and innocent.
(b) That Desdemona thinks that Othello is having an affair.
(c) That she fears Desdemona is being unfaithful.
(d) That she has never seen Cassio and Desdemona together alone.

3. What does Roderigo feel Iago has wasted by not fulfilling his promise?
(a) His health.
(b) His time.
(c) His money.
(d) His career.

4. What is Desdemona's reaction to Cassio's quick exit when Othello enters the room?
(a) She tries to get him to stay.
(b) She blushes and gets embarrassed.
(c) She gets angry with Othello for scaring Cassio.
(d) She is worried Othello may have seen Cassio.

5. Who is Cassio most worried about when he comes ashore in Cyprus?
(a) Roderigo.
(b) Desdemona.
(c) Iago.
(d) Othello.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Iago mock about his wife after Cassio greets her in the court of the Duke of Cyprus?

2. After the night of the brawl, where is Othello leaving to?

3. What destroyed the Turkish ships that were heading towards Cyprus?

4. What does Iago swear to do to Othello and Desdemona's 'fine tuned' love?

5. In her conversation with Cassio right before Othello leaves, what does Desdemona say she will make Othello's every moment about?

(see the answer key)

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