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

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

3. What is the shortest scene in Act 3?
(a) Act 3, Scene 2.
(b) Act 3, Scene 3.
(c) Act 3, Scene 4.
(d) Act 3, Scene 1.

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

5. What is Iago asked to deliver in Act 3, Scene 2?
(a) Orders for Cassio.
(b) A letter.
(c) A package.
(d) Some papers.

Short Answer Questions

1. What is Desdemona's reaction to Othello's accusation of her unfaithfulness?

2. What does Iago mock about his wife after Cassio greets her in the court of the Duke of Cyprus?

3. Who asks Iago to deliver something?

4. What does Roderigo feel Iago has wasted by not fulfilling his promise?

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

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