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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. Why does Cassio exit the room so quickly when Othello enters the room right before his departure?
(a) He is supposed to be at the courthouse.
(b) He is nervous to be around Othello who is so angry with him.
(c) He was just discussing an affair with his wife.
(d) Iago enters with Othello, and Cassio distrusts Iago.

2. Where is Iago from?
(a) Florence.
(b) Paris.
(c) Verona.
(d) Venice.

3. What does Othello do after reading his letter from the Duke that Lodovico brings?
(a) Sends a policeman to arrest Cassio.
(b) Slaps Desdemona.
(c) Faints.
(d) Rips the letter to shreds.

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

5. What does Iago plan to do while Othello is gone?
(a) To continue his plan to ruin Othello's marriage.
(b) To divorce his wife.
(c) To play the part of the faithful servant.
(d) To kill Cassio.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Cassio ask of Emilia the morning after his brawl in the street?

2. What does Iago tell Roderigo to do after Roderigo is done yelling at him?

3. What is the big event of Act 2, Scene 2 in honor of?

4. Who does Cassio hear is already pleading his case with Othello the morning after his embarrassing street brawl?

5. What is the shortest scene in Act 3?

(see the answer key)

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