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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. What does Iago tell Desdemona that Othello is upset about after Othello accuses her of having an affair?
(a) He is a passionate moor and needs no reason.
(b) Affairs of the state.
(c) A friend of his whose wife has cheated.
(d) He is having an affair of his own.

2. What does Iago mock about his wife after Cassio greets her in the court of the Duke of Cyprus?
(a) Her weight.
(b) Her lack of stylish clothing.
(c) Her stupidity.
(d) Her constant talking.

3. Who does Iago reveal his entire plan to after everyone else leaves the Duke's court in Cyprus?
(a) The Duke.
(b) Roderigo.
(c) The audience.
(d) Cassio.

4. What does Iago plan to do while Othello is gone?
(a) To kill Cassio.
(b) To play the part of the faithful servant.
(c) To divorce his wife.
(d) To continue his plan to ruin Othello's marriage.

5. How does Cassio describe Desdemona to the Duke of Cyprus?
(a) She is a gold digger looking for wealth and power.
(b) She is simple and sweet.
(c) She is crafty and conniving as evidenced by her elopement.
(d) She is too wonderful for poets to describe.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who asks Iago to deliver something?

2. What does Roderigo feel Iago has wasted by not fulfilling his promise?

3. What destroyed the Turkish ships that were heading towards Cyprus?

4. Why is Roderigo upset with Iago after Desdemona and Emilia are called to dinner?

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

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