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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 Brabantio do when he hears that Desdemona really does love Othello?
(a) He embraces his new son.
(b) He disowns her.
(c) He slaps her and spits on her in public.
(d) He attacks Othello.

2. What does Roderigo want to do after the trial is over and the marriage was declared legitimate?
(a) Kill Iago.
(b) Kill himself.
(c) Kill Othello.
(d) Kill Desdeona.

3. What does the Duke do after hearing both Brabantio and Othello's sides of the story?
(a) Hear Desdemona's version of the story.
(b) Test Desdemona for signs of having been bewitched.
(c) Allow Othello to go free.
(d) Arrest Brabantio for his outrageous accusation.

4. Who is one of the messengers who summons Othello while he is talking to Iago of his love for Desdemona?
(a) Roderigo.
(b) Brabantio.
(c) Cassio.
(d) General Stringham.

5. Why is Cassio so hesitant to do what Iago is pressuring him to do?
(a) He knows that pursuing a married woman is wrong.
(b) He does not hold his liquor well.
(c) He has lost a fortune to gambling.
(d) Roderigo is his good friend.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. What is Roderigo's first step toward revenge against Othello when he hears of their marriage?

3. Who does Cassio beg to talk with after his hired group has been sent away the morning after his street brawl?

4. What drops to the ground as Othello and Desdemona head to dinner with the islanders?

5. What does Iago plan to do while Othello is gone?

(see the answer key)

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