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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. Who is Brabantio referring to when he says, "It would have been better if she had married even you."
(a) Iago.
(b) Roberto.
(c) Cassio.
(d) Roderigo.

2. What does Emilia tell Desdemona about jealousy after Othello leaves in a huff?
(a) It always works itself out in the end.
(b) It will destroy her and everyone she holds dear.
(c) It is too powerful for a woman to combat.
(d) That it needs no cause because it feeds upon itself.

3. Why does Iago think he should have been promoted instead of Cassio?
(a) Cassio has no real military experience.
(b) Cassio is known for having a drinking and gambling problem.
(c) Cassio has a criminal record.
(d) Iago has seniority.

4. Why is Roderigo upset with Iago after Desdemona and Emilia are called to dinner?
(a) Iago has not paid a large gambling debt.
(b) Iago has not set Roderigo and Desdemona together yet.
(c) Iago has not convinced Othello to promote Roderigo yet.
(d) Iago did not meet him at the inn the night before.

5. What does Cassio call himself after he has been punished for his brawl in the street of Cyprus?
(a) A beggar.
(b) A fool.
(c) A beast.
(d) No more than a man.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Iago mock about his wife after Cassio greets her in the court of the Duke of Cyprus?

2. What excuse does Desdemona give Othello for his odd behavior towards her?

3. To what genre is this play categorized?

4. Why does Iago try so hard to calm Desdemona down after she has been accused by Othello?

5. What does Desdemona tell Othello she was doing right before he came in the room so suddenly?

(see the answer key)

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