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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. Who does Iago talk to Cassio about when Othello thinks they are talking about Desdemona?
(a) The Duke's wife.
(b) Emilia.
(c) A street walker.
(d) Bianca.

2. What does Cassio ask of Emilia the morning after his brawl in the street?
(a) To secure him some time to talk alone with Desdemona.
(b) To find some money for him to sail back to Venice.
(c) To deliver a letter to both Othello and Desdemona.
(d) To plead with Othello to forgive him.

3. 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.

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

5. Who is one of the messengers who summons Othello while he is talking to Iago of his love for Desdemona?
(a) Cassio.
(b) General Stringham.
(c) Brabantio.
(d) Roderigo.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Iago tell Othello to do when Cassio comes in after Othello has reacted to Iago's lie about Cassio's bragging?

2. Who is Cassio most worried about when he comes ashore in Cyprus?

3. What does Iago plan to do to get revenge on Othello?

4. What does Desdemona call Iago while she is talking with Cassio right before Othello leaves?

5. Who does Iago send away just after Othello reacts to Iago's lie about Cassio's bragging?

(see the answer key)

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