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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Act 4, Scene 2.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Why is Roderigo upset with Iago after Desdemona and Emilia are called to dinner?
(a) Iago has not paid a large gambling debt.
(b) Iago has not convinced Othello to promote Roderigo yet.
(c) Iago did not meet him at the inn the night before.
(d) Iago has not set Roderigo and Desdemona together yet.

2. What does Iago do when he sees Cassio exit so quickly when he and Othello enter the room?
(a) He begins to plant seeds of doubt in Othello's mind.
(b) He exults over his power of manipulation.
(c) He laughs at Cassio's cowardice.
(d) He cries out for Cassio to return.

3. What does Desdemona do to try and prove her love to Othello after he has accused her of an affair?
(a) Write a letter.
(b) Swear an oath to never be unfaithful again.
(c) Put their wedding sheets on the bed.
(d) Wear a chastity belt with a single key given to Othello.

4. How does Desdemona feel about Iago's description of the perfect woman?
(a) It is irrational and sexist.
(b) It describes herself to a tee.
(c) It is kind and sweet.
(d) It is more thoughtful than she would have expected.

5. What is Desdemona's reaction to Othello's accusation of her unfaithfulness?
(a) She is stricken and confused.
(b) She wonders what took him so long to realize it.
(c) She is angry.
(d) She is relieved to have the truth out.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Othello order Emilia to do before he leaves after questioning Desdemona?

2. What does Iago plan to do while Othello is gone?

3. Why does Iago try so hard to calm Desdemona down after she has been accused by Othello?

4. What does Desdemona call Iago while she is talking with Cassio right before Othello leaves?

5. What does the Duke of Cyprus praise about Othello before he comes ashore in Cyprus?

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