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

2. What does Desdemona know for certain as she readies herself for bed?
(a) Othello wants to kill her.
(b) Othello is having an affair.
(c) Her happy marriage is over.
(d) Things will get better now that they have reached the worst.

3. Who comes into the room holding Desdemona's handkerchief while Iago and Cassio are talking in Othello's house?
(a) Desdemona.
(b) The Duke's wife.
(c) Bianca.
(d) Emilia.

4. Who does Cassio beg to talk with after his hired group has been sent away the morning after his street brawl?
(a) Iago.
(b) Othello.
(c) Desdemona.
(d) The Duke.

5. Whose fault does Emilia say it is when wives cheat?
(a) The wife's.
(b) Society's.
(c) The Church's.
(d) The husband's.

Short Answer Questions

1. Why does Iago have to work so hard to convince Othello that Desdemona is unfaithful?

2. During their discussion while on watch together, what does Iago urge Cassio to do?

3. What does the Duke order Othello to do before hearing what Brabantio has to say?

4. What makes Iago so happy when he hears of Othello's odd behavior towards Desdemona?

5. In her conversation with Cassio right before Othello leaves, what does Desdemona say she will make Othello's every moment about?

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