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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Act 4, Scene 3.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does Othello tell Desdemona to do after the walk after dinner?
(a) Go to bed and dismiss Emilia.
(b) Forgive him for his earlier rash behavior.
(c) Pack her things and leave in the morning.
(d) Wait in the parlor for him to return.

2. Who has declared the big event for Act 2, Scene 2?
(a) The Duke of Venice.
(b) Othello.
(c) The Duke of Cyprus.
(d) Iago.

3. Who does Iago send away just after Othello reacts to Iago's lie about Cassio's bragging?
(a) Desdemona.
(b) Cassio.
(c) Bianca.
(d) The Duke.

4. Who does Cassio hear is already pleading his case with Othello the morning after his embarrassing street brawl?
(a) Desdemona.
(b) Iago.
(c) Emilia.
(d) The Duke.

5. What does Emilia tell Desdemona about jealousy after Othello leaves in a huff?
(a) It always works itself out in the end.
(b) It is too powerful for a woman to combat.
(c) It will destroy her and everyone she holds dear.
(d) That it needs no cause because it feeds upon itself.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who does Desdemona ask to retrieve Cassio after dinner with the islanders?

2. What does Iago plan to do to get revenge on Othello?

3. What is the name of the Duke of Cyprus?

4. What is Roderigo's first step toward revenge against Othello when he hears of their marriage?

5. What does Iago think of a woman's opinion?

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