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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Act 3, Scene 1.

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. What drives the plot of this play?
(a) The historical events.
(b) The whims of the narrator.
(c) The crises of the society.
(d) The choices of the characters.

3. What does Othello do to punish Cassio for his fighting?
(a) Chides him publicly.
(b) Has him arrested.
(c) Strips him of his title.
(d) Beats him publicly.

4. How does Igao comfort Roderigo after the trial is over and the marriage is declared legitimate?
(a) Assures Roderigo that the couple will tire of each other soon.
(b) Encourages him to find a new love.
(c) Points out that Desdemona has a beautiful sister.
(d) Lists all of Desdemona's faults.

5. Who does Cassio hire to cheer himself up after his embarrassment on his first night in Cyrpus?
(a) Some dancers.
(b) Some servants.
(c) Some musicians.
(d) Some stylists.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Cassio call himself after he has been punished for his brawl in the street of Cyprus?

2. How does Desdemona feel about Iago's description of the perfect woman?

3. Why is Roderigo so unhappy about Desdemona's marriage?

4. What does Iago swear to do to Othello and Desdemona's 'fine tuned' love?

5. Who does Iago choose to be his main pawn in his plan to get revenge against Othello?

(see the answer key)

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