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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. How does Igao comfort Roderigo after the trial is over and the marriage is declared legitimate?
(a) Points out that Desdemona has a beautiful sister.
(b) Assures Roderigo that the couple will tire of each other soon.
(c) Encourages him to find a new love.
(d) Lists all of Desdemona's faults.

2. What does Iago tell Roderigo to do during the first night they are in Cyprus?
(a) Spread ugly rumors of Othello.
(b) Get Cassio drunk.
(c) Anger Cassio.
(d) Take advantage of Desdemona.

3. What did Cassio do for Othello while Othello and Desdemona were still courting?
(a) Drive Desdemona to Othello's house so they could visit.
(b) Stand guard while they secretly visited.
(c) Deliver messages of love back and forth between the two.
(d) Keet their relationship a secret from the public.

4. How does Desdemona feel about Iago's description of the perfect woman?
(a) It is more thoughtful than she would have expected.
(b) It is kind and sweet.
(c) It is irrational and sexist.
(d) It describes herself to a tee.

5. What does Roderigo want to do after the trial is over and the marriage was declared legitimate?
(a) Kill Desdeona.
(b) Kill himself.
(c) Kill Iago.
(d) Kill Othello.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who is one of the messengers who summons Othello while he is talking to Iago of his love for Desdemona?

2. What does Othello do after Iago lies about over hearing Cassio brag about being with Desdemona?

3. Who comes into the room holding Desdemona's handkerchief while Iago and Cassio are talking in Othello's house?

4. What does Iago do when he sees Cassio exit so quickly when he and Othello enter the room?

5. Who does Cassio hear is already pleading his case with Othello the morning after his embarrassing street brawl?

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