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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 did Desdemona and Othello spend their time when they were falling in love before their marriage?
(a) Talking.
(b) Walking.
(c) Reading.
(d) Kissing.

2. How does Cassio describe Desdemona to the Duke of Cyprus?
(a) She is simple and sweet.
(b) She is crafty and conniving as evidenced by her elopement.
(c) She is too wonderful for poets to describe.
(d) She is a gold digger looking for wealth and power.

3. What does Iago plan to tell Othello once he is in Cyprus with him?
(a) That Roderigo is in love with Desdemona.
(b) That the Duke wants him to return to Venice.
(c) That Cassio and Desdemona are having an affair.
(d) That Cassio does not deserve his promotion.

4. Who does Iago tell Cassio to confer with about finding forgiveness from Othello after his brawl in the street?
(a) Desdemona.
(b) Othello.
(c) Emilia.
(d) The Duke.

5. While talking to Othello in Act 1, Scene 2, what does Iago pretend that he does not like to do?
(a) Tell lies.
(b) Kill men.
(c) Take orders.
(d) Give orders.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Othello order Emilia to do before he leaves after questioning Desdemona?

2. Why is Cassio so hesitant to do what Iago is pressuring him to do?

3. Who stood up for Othello when Desdemona spoke ill of him while Othello was still trying to woo her?

4. Who does Othello compare Cassio to when he sees Cassio fighting?

5. How does Desdemona feel about Iago's description of the perfect woman?

(see the answer key)

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