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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 do Othello and Desdemona do when they meet each other in Cyprus?
(a) Blush and act embarrassed.
(b) Chide each other for scaring the other.
(c) Embrace warmly.
(d) Kiss passionately.

2. Who does Cassio beg to talk with after his hired group has been sent away the morning after his street brawl?
(a) Othello.
(b) The Duke.
(c) Desdemona.
(d) Iago.

3. What makes Iago so happy when he hears of Othello's odd behavior towards Desdemona?
(a) He sees a chance to prove his loyalty by calming Othello down.
(b) He knows that his plan is working.
(c) He knows that they will divorce and he can be with Desdemona.
(d) He sees a chance to get more power.

4. Who does Iago reveal his entire plan to after everyone else leaves the Duke's court in Cyprus?
(a) The Duke.
(b) Roderigo.
(c) The audience.
(d) Cassio.

5. How does Othello act while Brabantio is accusing him of such horrible things at the inn?
(a) He is patient and understanding.
(b) He is scared and tries to run.
(c) He is angry and offended.
(d) He is not at all surprised and acts as if he were expecting this.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Othello do for Iago before he goes to dinner with the Islanders?

2. What does Cassio ask of Emilia the morning after his brawl in the street?

3. Where does Iago tell the search party for Desdemona to meet him after they hear news of her elopement?

4. Why is Roderigo so unhappy about Desdemona's marriage?

5. How does Othello really feel about Cassio, even after his brawl in the street?

(see the answer key)

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