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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Act 3, Scene 4.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does Cassio ask of Emilia the morning after his brawl in the street?
(a) To secure him some time to talk alone with Desdemona.
(b) To find some money for him to sail back to Venice.
(c) To plead with Othello to forgive him.
(d) To deliver a letter to both Othello and Desdemona.

2. Why does Iago think he should have been promoted instead of Cassio?
(a) Iago has seniority.
(b) Cassio has a criminal record.
(c) Cassio has no real military experience.
(d) Cassio is known for having a drinking and gambling problem.

3. How is Brabantio related to Desdemona?
(a) He is her grandfather.
(b) He is her father.
(c) He is her godfather.
(d) He is her uncle.

4. How does Cassio greet Iago's wife when they enter the Duke of Cyprus's court?
(a) He ignores her.
(b) He bows to her.
(c) He embraces her.
(d) He kisses her.

5. Where does Iago tell the search party for Desdemona to meet him after they hear news of her elopement?
(a) Othello's house.
(b) The town square.
(c) Brabantio's house.
(d) The inn.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who pretends to help Cassio after his embarrassing street brawl the night before?

2. On what account does Brabantio want to arrest Othello?

3. Where is Iago from?

4. What does the Duke of Cyprus praise about Othello before he comes ashore in Cyprus?

5. Who does Iago choose to be his main pawn in his plan to get revenge against Othello?

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