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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. To what genre is this play categorized?
(a) A comedy.
(b) A tragedy.
(c) A romance.
(d) A drama.

2. After the night of the brawl, where is Othello leaving to?
(a) To find a housing situation for him and Desdemona.
(b) To confer with the Duke.
(c) To inspect the fortifications.
(d) To attend the trial of Cassio.

3. What does Iago tell Cassio is the reason for Othello being at the inn?
(a) Othello is getting ready to travel.
(b) Othello wanted a drink with friends.
(c) Othello is running from the law.
(d) Othellos is married.

4. Who is one of the messengers who summons Othello while he is talking to Iago of his love for Desdemona?
(a) Roderigo.
(b) Brabantio.
(c) Cassio.
(d) General Stringham.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. Who makes rude comments to the group that Cassio hired to cheer himself up?

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

3. What is the shortest scene in the book?

4. Who seems to be the only man of stature and honor in the room while Brabantio is raving in the inn?

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

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