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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 Desdemona do to try and prove her love to Othello after he has accused her of an affair?
(a) Write a letter.
(b) Put their wedding sheets on the bed.
(c) Swear an oath to never be unfaithful again.
(d) Wear a chastity belt with a single key given to Othello.

2. Why does Cassio exit the room so quickly when Othello enters the room right before his departure?
(a) He is supposed to be at the courthouse.
(b) He is nervous to be around Othello who is so angry with him.
(c) He was just discussing an affair with his wife.
(d) Iago enters with Othello, and Cassio distrusts Iago.

3. What does Iago tell Roderigo to do after Roderigo is done yelling at him?
(a) Sleep with Desdemona.
(b) Spread rumors about Othello.
(c) Kill Cassio.
(d) Write a false letter of love to Desdemona.

4. What are Desdemona and Cassio talking about right before Othello leaves?
(a) Having an affair.
(b) A way to get Cassio back into Othello's good graces.
(c) Finding Cassio a new position now that he has been fired.
(d) News from Venice.

5. Who is Iago supposed to deliver a package to?
(a) The Duke.
(b) Desdemona.
(c) Othello.
(d) The Senate.

Short Answer Questions

1. How does Cassio greet Iago's wife when they enter the Duke of Cyprus's court?

2. What does Emilia tell Othello when he asks her about Desdemona's affair?

3. Who does Iago reveal his entire plan to after everyone else leaves the Duke's court in Cyprus?

4. How does Desdemona feel about Iago's description of the perfect woman?

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

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