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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 the Duke of Cyprus praise about Othello before he comes ashore in Cyprus?
(a) His creativity.
(b) His style.
(c) His love.
(d) His courage.

2. What fault in Othello does Iago plan to use to go about destroying Othello's marriage?
(a) His dishonesty.
(b) His arrogance.
(c) His jealousy.
(d) His lusty past.

3. Who is the only character who is not being manipulated by Iago?
(a) Emilia.
(b) Cassio.
(c) Desdemona.
(d) Othello.

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

5. What are Desdemona and Cassio talking about right before Othello leaves?
(a) Having an affair.
(b) A way to get Cassio back into Othello's good graces.
(c) News from Venice.
(d) Finding Cassio a new position now that he has been fired.

Short Answer Questions

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

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

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

4. Who does Iago reveal his entire plan to after everyone else leaves the Duke's court in Cyprus?

5. What is Iago asked to deliver in Act 3, Scene 2?

(see the answer key)

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