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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 is Emilia trying to convey to Desdemona as they talk while getting ready for bed?
(a) The harsh reality of the world.
(b) The consequences of remaining naive.
(c) The true nature of marriage.
(d) The fact that Othello may have been unfaithful.

2. What does Othello do after reading his letter from the Duke that Lodovico brings?
(a) Sends a policeman to arrest Cassio.
(b) Rips the letter to shreds.
(c) Slaps Desdemona.
(d) Faints.

3. Why does Othello finally consent to meet with Cassio?
(a) He is in a hurry to leave and wants her to be quiet.
(b) He wants to keep Cassio near so he can make sure he is not having an affair with his wife.
(c) He is reminded of how much Cassio means to him.
(d) He wants Desdemona to leave him alone concerning this subject.

4. Why does Iago have to work so hard to convince Othello that Desdemona is unfaithful?
(a) Othello loves her and knows how virtuous she is.
(b) Othello refuses to admit that his own wife would leave him.
(c) Othello is a much better man than Cassio.
(d) Othello has been with Desdemona almost every instant.

5. What does Brabantio find that convinces him his daughter really has escaped to get married?
(a) Her empty bed.
(b) A note.
(c) A receipt for a carriage.
(d) A marriage license.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who is the main figure in Act 3, Scene 1?

2. What does Othello do for Iago before he goes to dinner with the Islanders?

3. How does Othello act while Brabantio is accusing him of such horrible things at the inn?

4. What does Iago do when he sees Cassio exit so quickly when he and Othello enter the room?

5. What does Othello do to punish Cassio for his fighting?

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