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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 Othello do for Iago before he goes to dinner with the Islanders?
(a) Order him to leave.
(b) Thank him for his service.
(c) Promote him to lieutenant.
(d) Tell him to drop the subject of infidelity.

2. What is Roderigo's first step toward revenge against Othello when he hears of their marriage?
(a) He plots with Iago to frame Othello for infidelity.
(b) He tells Brabantio.
(c) He tells a policeman to arrest Othello.
(d) He pays a man to kill Othello.

3. 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.

4. Who does Iago choose to be his main pawn in his plan to get revenge against Othello?
(a) Roderigo.
(b) Desdemona.
(c) Cassio.
(d) His wife.

5. Why does Cassio ask Bianca to leave so soon after meeting him at Othello's home?
(a) He does not want to be seen in public with her.
(b) He does not want Bianca to see him with Desdemona.
(c) He does not want Desdemona to get jealous.
(d) Her presence will not help his case with Othello.

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 Cassio most worried about after his punishment?

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

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

5. What does the Duke order Othello to do before hearing what Brabantio has to say?

(see the answer key)

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