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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. Why is Roderigo so unhappy about Desdemona's marriage?
(a) He loves Desdemona.
(b) He lost a bet.
(c) He wants his son to marry Desdemona.
(d) He hates Othello.

2. Who does Othello compare Cassio to when he sees Cassio fighting?
(a) The Turks.
(b) The Moors.
(c) The Heathens.
(d) The Devil.

3. What is so different about Desdemona and Othello's relationship?
(a) Othello is a black man and Desdemona is a white woman.
(b) Desdemona is much older then Othello.
(c) Othello has been promised to another woman for years.
(d) Desdemona has alread been married twice.

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

5. How does Iago plan to ruin Othello's marriage?
(a) Woo Desdemona himself.
(b) Make Othello think that Desdemona is unfaithful.
(c) Make Othello cheat on Desdemona.
(d) Frame Othello for a murder.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Iago tell Roderigo to do during the first night they are in Cyprus?

2. What is the shortest scene in the book?

3. What does Othello say about his wife when she leaves after pleading Cassio's case?

4. What drops to the ground as Othello and Desdemona head to dinner with the islanders?

5. Who does Cassio want to have put in a good word for him with Desdemona the morning after his street brawl?

(see the answer key)

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