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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. After the night of the brawl, where is Othello leaving to?
(a) To confer with the Duke.
(b) To attend the trial of Cassio.
(c) To find a housing situation for him and Desdemona.
(d) To inspect the fortifications.

2. Who is Cassio most worried about when he comes ashore in Cyprus?
(a) Roderigo.
(b) Othello.
(c) Desdemona.
(d) Iago.

3. Who asks Iago to deliver something?
(a) The Duke.
(b) Othello.
(c) Cassio.
(d) Montano.

4. What does Iago tell Roderigo to do after Roderigo is done yelling at him?
(a) Kill Cassio.
(b) Write a false letter of love to Desdemona.
(c) Sleep with Desdemona.
(d) Spread rumors about Othello.

5. Why does Cassio exit the room so quickly when Othello enters the room right before his departure?
(a) He is supposed to be at the courthouse.
(b) He is nervous to be around Othello who is so angry with him.
(c) He was just discussing an affair with his wife.
(d) Iago enters with Othello, and Cassio distrusts Iago.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. What does Othello tell Emilia to do after he has questioned her about Desdemona's affair?

3. What does Iago do when he sees Cassio exit so quickly when he and Othello enter the room?

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

5. How does Iago plan to ruin Othello's marriage?

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