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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 is the name of Iago's wife?
(a) Emily.
(b) Emeline.
(c) Emma.
(d) Emilia.

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

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

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

5. Who does Cassio beg to talk with after his hired group has been sent away the morning after his street brawl?
(a) The Duke.
(b) Desdemona.
(c) Othello.
(d) Iago.

Short Answer Questions

1. What is Cassio most worried about after his punishment?

2. What do Cassio and Iago discuss while they are on watch together their first night in Cyprus?

3. Who makes rude comments to the group that Cassio hired to cheer himself up?

4. After Othello sets Iago and Cassio on the watch, who does he leave with on his first night in Cyprus?

5. Why is Iago so upset with Othello at the beginning of the play?

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