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

2. While speaking with Iago in Act 1, Scene 2, what does Othello say he would never give up for Desdemona?
(a) His social reputation.
(b) Nothing.
(c) His virtue.
(d) His military status.

3. Who does Cassio want to have put in a good word for him with Desdemona the morning after his street brawl?
(a) Othello.
(b) The Duke.
(c) Emilia.
(d) Iago.

4. On what account does Brabantio want to arrest Othello?
(a) Kidnapping Desdemona against her will.
(b) Stealing precious jewels from Desdemona.
(c) Taking Desdemona's virtue.
(d) Bewitching Desdemona.

5. Who pretends to help Cassio after his embarrassing street brawl the night before?
(a) Desdemona.
(b) Roderigo.
(c) Iago.
(d) The Duke.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who does Iago reveal his entire plan to after everyone else leaves the Duke's court in Cyprus?

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

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

4. Why does Iago think he should have been promoted instead of Cassio?

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

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