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Othello | Quiz

William Shakespeare
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Othello | Quiz

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1)

Who does Montano want to report to Othello for behavior unbecoming of an officer on the first night in Cyprus? (from Act 2, Scene 3)

Miltano.
Iago.
Roderigo.
Cassio.
2)

What does Desdemona realize when she awakes Othello standing next to her bed and asking her the question? (from Act 5, Scene 2)

That he has been unfaithful to her.
That he plans to kill her.
That he has forgiven her.
That he will never believe her innocence.
3)

Who does Cassio hire to cheer himself up after his embarrassment on his first night in Cyrpus? (from Act 3, Scene 1)

Some musicians.
Some dancers.
Some servants.
Some stylists.
4)

What is Cassio most worried about after his punishment? (from Act 2, Scene 3)

The drop in pay.
Desdemona's opinion of him.
The expensive clothes that were ruined in the brawl.
The loss of his reputation.
5)

What is Cassio's opinion of Iago at the beginning of Act 3? (from Act 3, Scene 1)

He believes Iago is kind and unintelligent.
He believes Iago is honorable and humble.
He believes Iago is honest and pure.
He believes Iago is treacherous and evil.
6)

What is Othello's response to Desdemona's pleas that he forgive Cassio before he is about to depart? (from Act 3, Scene 3)

"Never while I am alive."
"This is not the time."
"I must leave now, perhaps on my return."
"Cassio has had his chance and failed."
7)

What does Othello ask Desdemona when she awakens to him standing beside their bed? (from Act 5, Scene 2)

If she is feeling alright.
If she has been unfaithful to him.
If she still loves him.
If she has any sins to confess.
8)

Who comes in the room after Othello has killed Desdemona? (from Act 5, Scene 2)

Iago.
Cassio.
Emilia.
Lodovico.
9)

What is the shortest scene in Act 3? (from Act 3, Scene 2)

Act 3, Scene 3.
Act 3, Scene 1.
Act 3, Scene 4.
Act 3, Scene 2.
10)

Who makes rude comments to the group that Cassio hired to cheer himself up? (from Act 3, Scene 1)

A beggar boy.
A lord.
The clown.
A musician.
11)

What does Desdemona do to try and prove her love to Othello after he has accused her of an affair? (from Act 4, Scene 2)

Swear an oath to never be unfaithful again.
Wear a chastity belt with a single key given to Othello.
Write a letter.
Put their wedding sheets on the bed.
12)

What excuse does Othello give for being late to a dinner with the islanders? (from Act 3, Scene 3)

He has a headache.
He is still getting his home in order after the move.
He had to complete important business.
He was waiting for Desdemona to get ready.
13)

Who is the main figure in Act 3, Scene 1? (from Act 3, Scene 1)

Othello.
Cassio.
Iago.
Desdemona.
14)

Who teaches wives to cheat, according to Emilia? (from Act 4, Scene 3)

The husbands.
The ladies of the night.
The mistresses.
The world.
15)

Who does Iago tell Cassio to confer with about finding forgiveness from Othello after his brawl in the street? (from Act 2, Scene 3)

The Duke.
Othello.
Emilia.
Desdemona.
16)

What does Iago tell Othello to do when Othello decides to punish his wife for her affair? (from Act 4, Scene 1)

Strangle her in their bed.
Poison her.
Divorce her and take her dowry.
Publicly disgrace her.
17)

What is Emilia trying to convey to Desdemona as they talk while getting ready for bed? (from Act 4, Scene 3)

The harsh reality of the world.
The consequences of remaining naive.
The fact that Othello may have been unfaithful.
The true nature of marriage.
18)

Why does Cassio ask Bianca to leave so soon after meeting him at Othello's home? (from Act 3, Scene 4)

He does not want Bianca to see him with Desdemona.
He does not want Desdemona to get jealous.
Her presence will not help his case with Othello.
He does not want to be seen in public with her.
19)

Who becomes overwrought when seeing Cassio's wounds? (from Act 5, Scene 1)

Emilia.
Bianca.
Desdemona.
The Duke's wife.
20)

How does Othello kill Desdemona? (from Act 5, Scene 2)

He stabs her.
He strangler her.
He poisons her.
He beats her.
21)

What does Iago do when he sees Cassio exit so quickly when he and Othello enter the room? (from Act 3, Scene 2)

He exults over his power of manipulation.
He cries out for Cassio to return.
He laughs at Cassio's cowardice.
He begins to plant seeds of doubt in Othello's mind.
22)

What does Iago tell Othello to do when Cassio comes in after Othello has reacted to Iago's lie about Cassio's bragging? (from Act 4, Scene 1)

Hide and listen to their conversation about infidelity.
Find a police man to arrest him.
Get Desdemona to admit to her affair with Cassio.
Find a weapon to kill him with.
23)

Before Othello leaves for his errand, what does Iago tell him that his wife is good at? (from Act 3, Scene 3)

Endearing men to her.
Singing.
Deceiving.
Manipulating.
24)

What does Othello do after reading his letter from the Duke that Lodovico brings? (from Act 4, Scene 1)

Sends a policeman to arrest Cassio.
Rips the letter to shreds.
Slaps Desdemona.
Faints.
25)

Who is awakened by the noise that Roderigo causes during the brawl in the street? (from Act 2, Scene 3)

Desdemona.
The Duke.
Emilia.
The Duke's wife.
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