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

2. In her conversation with Cassio right before Othello leaves, what does Desdemona say she will make Othello's every moment about?
(a) The Duke and his lusty advances.
(b) Herself and her purity.
(c) Cassio and his faithfulness.
(d) Iago and his honesty.

3. Who does Iago reveal his entire plan to after everyone else leaves the Duke's court in Cyprus?
(a) The audience.
(b) The Duke.
(c) Roderigo.
(d) Cassio.

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. Why does Cassio exit the room so quickly when Othello enters the room right before his departure?
(a) He was just discussing an affair with his wife.
(b) Iago enters with Othello, and Cassio distrusts Iago.
(c) He is supposed to be at the courthouse.
(d) He is nervous to be around Othello who is so angry with him.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Desdemona do to try and prove her love to Othello after he has accused her of an affair?

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

3. How does Desdemona feel about Iago's description of the perfect woman?

4. After the night of the brawl, where is Othello leaving to?

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

(see the answer key)

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