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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 swear to do to Othello and Desdemona's 'fine tuned' love?
(a) Put it to rest.
(b) Increase the harmony.
(c) Fill their lives with dischord.
(d) Make them both sing solos.

2. How does Iago plan to ruin Othello's marriage?
(a) Make Othello think that Desdemona is unfaithful.
(b) Make Othello cheat on Desdemona.
(c) Frame Othello for a murder.
(d) Woo Desdemona himself.

3. What does Roderigo feel Iago has wasted by not fulfilling his promise?
(a) His time.
(b) His career.
(c) His health.
(d) His money.

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

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

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Iago plan to do while Othello is gone?

2. What does Emilia tell Othello when he asks her about Desdemona's affair?

3. What is the name of the Duke of Cyprus?

4. What does Othello order Emilia to do before he leaves after questioning Desdemona?

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

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