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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 is the shortest scene in the book?
(a) Act 2, Scene 3.
(b) Act 1, Scene 4.
(c) Act 3, Scene 1.
(d) Act 2, Scene 2.

2. What is the Duke discussing when he is first seen in the play?
(a) His wife's sickness.
(b) Othello's marriage.
(c) The Tukish fleet and their destination.
(d) Brabantio's accusation of Othello.

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

4. What is the shortest scene in Act 3?
(a) Act 3, Scene 1.
(b) Act 3, Scene 4.
(c) Act 3, Scene 2.
(d) Act 3, Scene 3.

5. What does Othello say about his wife when she leaves after pleading Cassio's case?
(a) That he thinks she is being unfaithful.
(b) That he loves her.
(c) That she is a very greedy woman.
(d) That she will always get her way with him.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Cassio call himself after he has been punished for his brawl in the street of Cyprus?

2. What is announced in Act 2, Scene 2?

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

4. What does Othello tell Desdemona is so special about the handkerchief he gave her?

5. While talking to Othello in Act 1, Scene 2, what does Iago pretend that he does not like to do?

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