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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. Who does Iago choose to be his main pawn in his plan to get revenge against Othello?
(a) Cassio.
(b) Roderigo.
(c) His wife.
(d) Desdemona.

2. How does Desdemona feel about Iago's description of the perfect woman?
(a) It describes herself to a tee.
(b) It is irrational and sexist.
(c) It is more thoughtful than she would have expected.
(d) It is kind and sweet.

3. How does Iago plan to ruin Othello's marriage?
(a) Make Othello think that Desdemona is unfaithful.
(b) Woo Desdemona himself.
(c) Frame Othello for a murder.
(d) Make Othello cheat on Desdemona.

4. What is Cassio most worried about after his punishment?
(a) The drop in pay.
(b) Desdemona's opinion of him.
(c) The loss of his reputation.
(d) The expensive clothes that were ruined in the brawl.

5. While talking to Othello in Act 1, Scene 2, what does Iago pretend that he does not like to do?
(a) Kill men.
(b) Take orders.
(c) Tell lies.
(d) Give orders.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who does Cassio hire to cheer himself up after his embarrassment on his first night in Cyrpus?

2. What is Roderigo's first step toward revenge against Othello when he hears of their marriage?

3. Who does Iago notice doting on Desdemona while in the court of the Duke of Cyprus?

4. What is so different about Desdemona and Othello's relationship?

5. Where does Othello go after his discussion with Brabantio at the inn?

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