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

2. Who is awakened by the noise that Roderigo causes during the brawl in the street?
(a) The Duke's wife.
(b) Emilia.
(c) Desdemona.
(d) The Duke.

3. What does Desdemona do to try and prove her love to Othello after he has accused her of an affair?
(a) Swear an oath to never be unfaithful again.
(b) Put their wedding sheets on the bed.
(c) Write a letter.
(d) Wear a chastity belt with a single key given to Othello.

4. What is Desdemona's reaction to Othello's accusation of her unfaithfulness?
(a) She is angry.
(b) She is stricken and confused.
(c) She is relieved to have the truth out.
(d) She wonders what took him so long to realize it.

5. Who is Iago supposed to deliver a package to?
(a) The Duke.
(b) Desdemona.
(c) The Senate.
(d) Othello.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who sent the messengers who summon Othello while he is talking to Iago if his love for Desdemona?

2. After the night of the brawl, where is Othello leaving to?

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

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

5. What does Brabantio find that convinces him his daughter really has escaped to get married?

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