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

2. What does Othello do to get Desdemona to use her handkerchief while she is waiting for Cassio?
(a) Ask kindly for it.
(b) Pretend to have watery eyes.
(c) Sneeze.
(d) Cough a great deal.

3. What fault in Othello does Iago plan to use to go about destroying Othello's marriage?
(a) His lusty past.
(b) His jealousy.
(c) His dishonesty.
(d) His arrogance.

4. How did Desdemona first meet Othello?
(a) She met him at the market place.
(b) He saved her from bandits on the road.
(c) He saw her and admired her beauty, so he appraoched her on the street.
(d) Her father invited him over for dinner to tell his tales of war.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Iago mock about his wife after Cassio greets her in the court of the Duke of Cyprus?

2. Who is Brabantio referring to when he says, "It would have been better if she had married even you."

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

4. While talking to Othello in Act 1, Scene 2, what does Iago pretend that he does not like to do?

5. What is Iago asked to deliver in Act 3, Scene 2?

(see the answer key)

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