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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 destroyed the Turkish ships that were heading towards Cyprus?
(a) A hidden coral reef.
(b) Othello's crew.
(c) A mutinous attack.
(d) A storm.

2. Why does Othello finally consent to meet with Cassio?
(a) He is in a hurry to leave and wants her to be quiet.
(b) He is reminded of how much Cassio means to him.
(c) He wants to keep Cassio near so he can make sure he is not having an affair with his wife.
(d) He wants Desdemona to leave him alone concerning this subject.

3. Why is Roderigo so unhappy about Desdemona's marriage?
(a) He lost a bet.
(b) He loves Desdemona.
(c) He wants his son to marry Desdemona.
(d) He hates Othello.

4. What does Iago tell Roderigo to do after Roderigo is done yelling at him?
(a) Sleep with Desdemona.
(b) Write a false letter of love to Desdemona.
(c) Spread rumors about Othello.
(d) Kill Cassio.

5. Who does Iago reveal his entire plan to after everyone else leaves the Duke's court in Cyprus?
(a) Cassio.
(b) The Duke.
(c) The audience.
(d) Roderigo.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. Who is the only character who is not being manipulated by Iago?

3. What are Iago and Othello discussing at the beginning of Act 4?

4. What does the Duke do after hearing both Brabantio and Othello's sides of the story?

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

(see the answer key)

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