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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. Why does Brabantio think Othello has the power of bewitchment?
(a) He has seen Othello do it to others.
(b) Iago told him this.
(c) He is a moor.
(d) This is widely rumored about Othello.

2. Who does Cassio hear is already pleading his case with Othello the morning after his embarrassing street brawl?
(a) Desdemona.
(b) The Duke.
(c) Iago.
(d) Emilia.

3. Who stood up for Othello when Desdemona spoke ill of him while Othello was still trying to woo her?
(a) Roderigo.
(b) Cassio.
(c) Iago.
(d) Brabantio.

4. Who is the main figure in Act 3, Scene 1?
(a) Desdemona.
(b) Cassio.
(c) Iago.
(d) Othello.

5. Why does Othello finally consent to meet with Cassio?
(a) He wants to keep Cassio near so he can make sure he is not having an affair with his wife.
(b) He is in a hurry to leave and wants her to be quiet.
(c) He wants Desdemona to leave him alone concerning this subject.
(d) He is reminded of how much Cassio means to him.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Othello say about his wife when she leaves after pleading Cassio's case?

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

3. While speaking with Iago in Act 1, Scene 2, what does Othello say he would never give up for Desdemona?

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

5. What destroyed the Turkish ships that were heading towards Cyprus?

(see the answer key)

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