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

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

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

4. What does Othello tell Emilia to do after he has questioned her about Desdemona's affair?
(a) Leave his services immediately.
(b) Keep this conversation a secret.
(c) Bring Desdemona to him.
(d) Deliver a letter.

5. What does Desdemona call Iago while she is talking with Cassio right before Othello leaves?
(a) An honest fellow.
(b) A snake in the grass.
(c) A pompous fool.
(d) A faithful servant.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Iago tell Roderigo to do after Roderigo is done yelling at him?

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

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

4. How does Cassio describe Desdemona to the Duke of Cyprus?

5. Who is Cassio most worried about when he comes ashore in Cyprus?

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