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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 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.

2. What does Iago tell Desdemona that Othello is upset about after Othello accuses her of having an affair?
(a) A friend of his whose wife has cheated.
(b) He is a passionate moor and needs no reason.
(c) He is having an affair of his own.
(d) Affairs of the state.

3. What is Cassio most worried about after his punishment?
(a) Desdemona's opinion of him.
(b) The expensive clothes that were ruined in the brawl.
(c) The drop in pay.
(d) The loss of his reputation.

4. What does Desdemona do after receiving her orders from Othello, following the after-dinner walk?
(a) Waits in the parlor for him to return.
(b) Packs her things to leave in the morning.
(c) Forgives him for his rash behavior.
(d) Goes to bed and dismisses Emilia.

5. What is the name of the Duke of Cyprus?
(a) Montana.
(b) Miltana.
(c) Milano.
(d) Montano.

Short Answer Questions

1. How did Desdemona and Othello spend their time when they were falling in love before their marriage?

2. Why does Iago think he should have been promoted instead of Cassio?

3. What does Iago think of a woman's opinion?

4. What is so surprising to Desdemona about Othello's behavior when he is asking about her handkerchief?

5. After the night of the brawl, where is Othello leaving to?

(see the answer key)

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