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

2. What does Othello order Emilia to do before he leaves after questioning Desdemona?
(a) Stay by Desdemona's side constantly.
(b) Pack up her own things because she has been fired.
(c) Stay by his side to keep him from doing something rash.
(d) Pack up Desdemona's things so that she can leave.

3. Who does Iago notice doting on Desdemona while in the court of the Duke of Cyprus?
(a) The Duke.
(b) Roderigo.
(c) A messenger.
(d) Cassio.

4. What does Iago plan to do with the item that is dropped as Othello and Desdemona headed to dinner with the islanders?
(a) Sell it.
(b) Steal it.
(c) Plant it in Cassio's household.
(d) Return it to Desdemona.

5. How is Brabantio related to Desdemona?
(a) He is her father.
(b) He is her uncle.
(c) He is her grandfather.
(d) He is her godfather.

Short Answer Questions

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

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

3. What is the literary function of the Clown in this play?

4. How does Igao comfort Roderigo after the trial is over and the marriage is declared legitimate?

5. Where is Iago from?

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