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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. On what account does Brabantio want to arrest Othello?
(a) Taking Desdemona's virtue.
(b) Stealing precious jewels from Desdemona.
(c) Bewitching Desdemona.
(d) Kidnapping Desdemona against her will.

2. What is the shortest scene in the book?
(a) Act 2, Scene 3.
(b) Act 1, Scene 4.
(c) Act 3, Scene 1.
(d) Act 2, Scene 2.

3. What does Othello tell Desdemona is so special about the handkerchief he gave her?
(a) It is from a far away land.
(b) It was his grandmother's.
(c) It is a symbol of love.
(d) It has magical powers.

4. What do Cassio and Iago discuss while they are on watch together their first night in Cyprus?
(a) How much they admire Othello.
(b) How sweet the marriage between Othello and Desdemona is.
(c) How lovely Desdemona is.
(d) How much they hate Othello.

5. What is Cassio's opinion of Iago at the beginning of Act 3?
(a) He believes Iago is honest and pure.
(b) He believes Iago is treacherous and evil.
(c) He believes Iago is honorable and humble.
(d) He believes Iago is kind and unintelligent.

Short Answer Questions

1. What is announced in Act 2, Scene 2?

2. What is Cassio most worried about after his punishment?

3. Who does Montano want to report to Othello for behavior unbecoming of an officer on the first night in Cyprus?

4. Who does Cassio hire to cheer himself up after his embarrassment on his first night in Cyrpus?

5. How did Desdemona first meet Othello?

(see the answer key)

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