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

2. What is announced in Act 2, Scene 2?
(a) An invasion.
(b) A mass feast.
(c) A trial.
(d) A wedding.

3. What is Cassio's opinion of Iago at the beginning of Act 3?
(a) He believes Iago is kind and unintelligent.
(b) He believes Iago is honest and pure.
(c) He believes Iago is treacherous and evil.
(d) He believes Iago is honorable and humble.

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

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

Short Answer Questions

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

2. What does the Duke of Cyprus praise about Othello before he comes ashore in Cyprus?

3. How does Cassio greet Iago's wife when they enter the Duke of Cyprus's court?

4. How does Othello really feel about Cassio, even after his brawl in the street?

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

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