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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Act 3, Scene 3.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What is the name of Iago's wife?
(a) Emma.
(b) Emilia.
(c) Emily.
(d) Emeline.

2. What does Iago plan to do with the item that is dropped as Othello and Desdemona headed to dinner with the islanders?
(a) Plant it in Cassio's household.
(b) Return it to Desdemona.
(c) Sell it.
(d) Steal it.

3. What destroyed the Turkish ships that were heading towards Cyprus?
(a) A mutinous attack.
(b) A hidden coral reef.
(c) A storm.
(d) Othello's crew.

4. How does Othello really feel about Cassio, even after his brawl in the street?
(a) He is ashamed of Cassio but thinks he has learned his lesson.
(b) He is embarassed by Cassio and never wants to see him again.
(c) He loves Cassio and wants him back in his service.
(d) He is jealous of Cassio and his easy way with women.

5. Who does Cassio want to have put in a good word for him with Desdemona the morning after his street brawl?
(a) Iago.
(b) The Duke.
(c) Emilia.
(d) Othello.

Short Answer Questions

1. What is announced in Act 2, Scene 2?

2. Before Othello leaves for his errand, what does Iago tell him that his wife is good at?

3. How does Othello act while Brabantio is accusing him of such horrible things at the inn?

4. What is Othello's response to Desdemona's pleas that he forgive Cassio before he is about to depart?

5. Who is one of the messengers who summons Othello while he is talking to Iago of his love for Desdemona?

(see the answer key)

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