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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does Iago tell Cassio is the reason for Othello being at the inn?
(a) Othellos is married.
(b) Othello wanted a drink with friends.
(c) Othello is running from the law.
(d) Othello is getting ready to travel.

2. What does Iago plan to do with the item that is dropped as Othello and Desdemona headed to dinner with the islanders?
(a) Sell it.
(b) Plant it in Cassio's household.
(c) Return it to Desdemona.
(d) Steal it.

3. How did Desdemona and Othello spend their time when they were falling in love before their marriage?
(a) Kissing.
(b) Reading.
(c) Walking.
(d) Talking.

4. What is so surprising to Desdemona about Othello's behavior when he is asking about her handkerchief?
(a) He has never acted like this before.
(b) He seems worried and distracted.
(c) He usually only acts this way when he is sick.
(d) He did not kiss her goodbye.

5. Who does Othello put in charge of restoring order after Cassio's brawl in the street of Cyprus?
(a) Roderigo.
(b) Cassio.
(c) Iago.
(d) The Duke.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Othello do as he stands beside his bed and watches Desdemona sleep?

2. Who teaches wives to cheat, according to Emilia?

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

4. What drops to the ground as Othello and Desdemona head to dinner with the islanders?

5. While speaking with Iago in Act 1, Scene 2, what does Othello say he would never give up for Desdemona?

(see the answer key)

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