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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. How did Desdemona and Othello spend their time when they were falling in love before their marriage?
(a) Reading.
(b) Walking.
(c) Talking.
(d) Kissing.

2. What does Brabantio find that convinces him his daughter really has escaped to get married?
(a) A marriage license.
(b) A receipt for a carriage.
(c) A note.
(d) Her empty bed.

3. What are Desdemona and Cassio talking about right before Othello leaves?
(a) Having an affair.
(b) News from Venice.
(c) Finding Cassio a new position now that he has been fired.
(d) A way to get Cassio back into Othello's good graces.

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

5. What is Iago asked to deliver in Act 3, Scene 2?
(a) A letter.
(b) A package.
(c) Some papers.
(d) Orders for Cassio.

Short Answer Questions

1. Why does Cassio ask Bianca to leave so soon after meeting him at Othello's home?

2. What does Iago plan to tell Othello once he is in Cyprus with him?

3. What is the name of the Duke of Cyprus?

4. Who has declared the big event for Act 2, Scene 2?

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

(see the answer key)

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