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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 does Iago swear to do to Othello and Desdemona's 'fine tuned' love?
(a) Make them both sing solos.
(b) Fill their lives with dischord.
(c) Put it to rest.
(d) Increase the harmony.

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

3. 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.

4. Who does Cassio hear is already pleading his case with Othello the morning after his embarrassing street brawl?
(a) Iago.
(b) Desdemona.
(c) The Duke.
(d) Emilia.

5. What is the Duke discussing when he is first seen in the play?
(a) Brabantio's accusation of Othello.
(b) The Tukish fleet and their destination.
(c) Othello's marriage.
(d) His wife's sickness.

Short Answer Questions

1. To what genre is this play categorized?

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

3. Who is one of the messengers who summons Othello while he is talking to Iago of his love for Desdemona?

4. Who does Iago tell Cassio to confer with about finding forgiveness from Othello after his brawl in the street?

5. Who is awakened by the noise that Roderigo causes during the brawl in the street?

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