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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 does Iago plan to do to get revenge on Othello?
(a) Sleep with Desdemona.
(b) Pretend to be his servant to get information.
(c) Get him run out of town because of his race.
(d) Spread rumors about Cassio.

2. What is so different about Desdemona and Othello's relationship?
(a) Othello is a black man and Desdemona is a white woman.
(b) Desdemona has alread been married twice.
(c) Othello has been promised to another woman for years.
(d) Desdemona is much older then Othello.

3. What does Desdemona do to try and prove her love to Othello after he has accused her of an affair?
(a) Swear an oath to never be unfaithful again.
(b) Put their wedding sheets on the bed.
(c) Write a letter.
(d) Wear a chastity belt with a single key given to Othello.

4. How did Desdemona and Othello spend their time when they were falling in love before their marriage?
(a) Walking.
(b) Kissing.
(c) Talking.
(d) Reading.

5. What does Othello tell Desdemona is so special about the handkerchief he gave her?
(a) It was his grandmother's.
(b) It has magical powers.
(c) It is a symbol of love.
(d) It is from a far away land.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who does Montano want to report to Othello for behavior unbecoming of an officer on the first night in Cyprus?

2. What does Desdemona know for certain as she readies herself for bed?

3. What does Othello do after Iago lies about over hearing Cassio brag about being with Desdemona?

4. What does Desdemona ask Cassio to do when she tells him of Othello's off behavior?

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

(see the answer key)

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