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

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

3. What is the name of the Duke of Cyprus?
(a) Montano.
(b) Milano.
(c) Montana.
(d) Miltana.

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

5. What does Emilia tell Othello when he asks her about Desdemona's affair?
(a) That she has been pure and innocent.
(b) That Desdemona thinks that Othello is having an affair.
(c) That she fears Desdemona is being unfaithful.
(d) That she has never seen Cassio and Desdemona together alone.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. What is Desdemona's reaction to Cassio's quick exit when Othello enters the room?

3. What is the shortest scene in Act 3?

4. What fault in Othello does Iago plan to use to go about destroying Othello's marriage?

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

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