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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 Roderigo to do after Roderigo is done yelling at him?
(a) Spread rumors about Othello.
(b) Kill Cassio.
(c) Write a false letter of love to Desdemona.
(d) Sleep with Desdemona.

2. Why does Iago try so hard to calm Desdemona down after she has been accused by Othello?
(a) He is afraid that would prove her guilt to Othello.
(b) He hates to see her so upset.
(c) He knows that he can calm Othello down.
(d) He does not want her to run away.

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

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

5. What does Othello NOT do while he is confronting Desdemona about her affair?
(a) Listen to her response.
(b) Threaten her.
(c) Yell.
(d) Present evidence.

Short Answer Questions

1. What is the shortest scene in Act 3?

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

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

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

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

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