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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. Who does Cassio hire to cheer himself up after his embarrassment on his first night in Cyrpus?
(a) Some dancers.
(b) Some musicians.
(c) Some servants.
(d) Some stylists.

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

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

4. What does the Duke of Cyprus praise about Othello before he comes ashore in Cyprus?
(a) His love.
(b) His style.
(c) His creativity.
(d) His courage.

5. When Othello is questioned at the inn, what reason does he give for marrying Desdemona?
(a) She is very beautiful.
(b) He has had a vision about her.
(c) He loves her.
(d) She has a lot of money.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who makes rude comments to the group that Cassio hired to cheer himself up?

2. After Othello sets Iago and Cassio on the watch, who does he leave with on his first night in Cyprus?

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

4. Who pretends to help Cassio after his embarrassing street brawl the night before?

5. What does Desdemona tell Othello she was doing right before he came in the room so suddenly?

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