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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 Othello ask Iago for when he decides to punish Desdemona for her affair?
(a) A rope.
(b) A knife.
(c) Poison.
(d) A decree of divorce.

2. Why does Iago think he should have been promoted instead of Cassio?
(a) Cassio is known for having a drinking and gambling problem.
(b) Cassio has a criminal record.
(c) Iago has seniority.
(d) Cassio has no real military experience.

3. Who wounds Roderigo towards the end of the play?
(a) Iago.
(b) Othello.
(c) Montano.
(d) Cassio.

4. What is Othello's response to Desdemona's pleas that he forgive Cassio before he is about to depart?
(a) "Cassio has had his chance and failed."
(b) "I must leave now, perhaps on my return."
(c) "This is not the time."
(d) "Never while I am alive."

5. What does Brabantio think will happen once he presents his case against Othello at the Duke's house?
(a) Brabantio fears that Othello will bewitch them just as he has Desdemona.
(b) Brabantio fears that the Duke will side with Othello.
(c) Brabantio thinks the Senate will agree with him.
(d) Brabantio knows the Duke was in love with Desdemona, so the Duke will side with him.

Short Answer Questions

1. Where are the Turks heading at the beginning of the play?

2. What are Iago and Roderigo discussing as the first scene opens?

3. What does Iago swear to do to Othello and Desdemona's 'fine tuned' love?

4. Who is Iago supposed to deliver a package to?

5. Who is Cassio most worried about when he comes ashore in Cyprus?

(see the answer key)

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