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

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

3. What does the Duke order Othello to do before hearing what Brabantio has to say?
(a) Await his trial time in the jail.
(b) Take an oath of honesty.
(c) Leave to fight the Ottomans.
(d) Depart to spy on the Turks.

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

5. Who does Montano want to report to Othello for behavior unbecoming of an officer on the first night in Cyprus?
(a) Roderigo.
(b) Iago.
(c) Cassio.
(d) Miltano.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who is ordered to attend Desdemona on her journey to Cyprus?

2. When Othello is questioned at the inn, what reason does he give for marrying Desdemona?

3. How does Iago plan to ruin Othello's marriage?

4. Who does Othello compare Cassio to when he sees Cassio fighting?

5. What is the shortest scene in the book?

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