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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Act 4, Scene 3.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does Iago do when he sees Cassio exit so quickly when he and Othello enter the room?
(a) He exults over his power of manipulation.
(b) He begins to plant seeds of doubt in Othello's mind.
(c) He laughs at Cassio's cowardice.
(d) He cries out for Cassio to return.

2. What does Brabantio find that convinces him his daughter really has escaped to get married?
(a) Her empty bed.
(b) A receipt for a carriage.
(c) A marriage license.
(d) A note.

3. While talking to Othello in Act 1, Scene 2, what does Iago pretend that he does not like to do?
(a) Give orders.
(b) Take orders.
(c) Tell lies.
(d) Kill men.

4. How does Othello act while Brabantio is accusing him of such horrible things at the inn?
(a) He is not at all surprised and acts as if he were expecting this.
(b) He is scared and tries to run.
(c) He is patient and understanding.
(d) He is angry and offended.

5. What are Desdemona and Cassio talking about right before Othello leaves?
(a) Finding Cassio a new position now that he has been fired.
(b) A way to get Cassio back into Othello's good graces.
(c) Having an affair.
(d) News from Venice.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who does Othello compare Cassio to when he sees Cassio fighting?

2. What does Desdemona know for certain as she readies herself for bed?

3. Why is Iago trying to destroy Othello's marriage?

4. What does Iago plan to tell Othello once he is in Cyprus with him?

5. What does Othello do to get Desdemona to use her handkerchief while she is waiting for Cassio?

(see the answer key)

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