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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. Who comes into the room holding Desdemona's handkerchief while Iago and Cassio are talking in Othello's house?
(a) Emilia.
(b) Desdemona.
(c) Bianca.
(d) The Duke's wife.

2. Who does Iago notice doting on Desdemona while in the court of the Duke of Cyprus?
(a) The Duke.
(b) A messenger.
(c) Roderigo.
(d) Cassio.

3. Why is Cassio so hesitant to do what Iago is pressuring him to do?
(a) He does not hold his liquor well.
(b) He has lost a fortune to gambling.
(c) He knows that pursuing a married woman is wrong.
(d) Roderigo is his good friend.

4. What does Othello ask Desdemona when she awakens to him standing beside their bed?
(a) If she is feeling alright.
(b) If she has been unfaithful to him.
(c) If she has any sins to confess.
(d) If she still loves him.

5. What does Othello tell Emilia to do after he has questioned her about Desdemona's affair?
(a) Bring Desdemona to him.
(b) Keep this conversation a secret.
(c) Leave his services immediately.
(d) Deliver a letter.

Short Answer Questions

1. What excuse does Othello give for being late to a dinner with the islanders?

2. Why does Cassio exit the room so quickly when Othello enters the room right before his departure?

3. While talking to Othello in Act 1, Scene 2, what does Iago pretend that he does not like to do?

4. Who becomes overwrought when seeing Cassio's wounds?

5. Who does Cassio hear is already pleading his case with Othello the morning after his embarrassing street brawl?

(see the answer key)

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