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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Act 4, Scene 2.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Where is Iago from?
(a) Venice.
(b) Paris.
(c) Verona.
(d) Florence.

2. What do Cassio and Iago discuss while they are on watch together their first night in Cyprus?
(a) How lovely Desdemona is.
(b) How much they hate Othello.
(c) How sweet the marriage between Othello and Desdemona is.
(d) How much they admire Othello.

3. Who does Montano want to report to Othello for behavior unbecoming of an officer on the first night in Cyprus?
(a) Roderigo.
(b) Iago.
(c) Miltano.
(d) Cassio.

4. What does Desdemona ask Cassio to do when she tells him of Othello's off behavior?
(a) Appeal to Othello himself.
(b) Return the handkerchief she gave him.
(c) Have patience.
(d) Buy Othello a gift.

5. What does the Duke order Othello to do before hearing what Brabantio has to say?
(a) Take an oath of honesty.
(b) Leave to fight the Ottomans.
(c) Depart to spy on the Turks.
(d) Await his trial time in the jail.

Short Answer Questions

1. What is Iago's reasoning behind the statement he makes about what happens to every married man?

2. What do Othello and Desdemona do when they meet each other in Cyprus?

3. Who is awakened by the noise that Roderigo causes during the brawl in the street?

4. What does Iago swear to do to Othello and Desdemona's 'fine tuned' love?

5. What is so different about Desdemona and Othello's relationship?

(see the answer key)

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