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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 tell Roderigo to do after Roderigo is done yelling at him?
(a) Kill Cassio.
(b) Sleep with Desdemona.
(c) Write a false letter of love to Desdemona.
(d) Spread rumors about Othello.

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

3. 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 plead with Othello to forgive him.
(d) To deliver a letter to both Othello and Desdemona.

4. Why does Cassio exit the room so quickly when Othello enters the room right before his departure?
(a) He is supposed to be at the courthouse.
(b) He was just discussing an affair with his wife.
(c) He is nervous to be around Othello who is so angry with him.
(d) Iago enters with Othello, and Cassio distrusts Iago.

5. What are Iago and Othello discussing at the beginning of Act 4?
(a) The strategies of war.
(b) The lost handkerchief.
(c) Desdemona's infidelity.
(d) Politics of Cyprus and Venice.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who pretends to help Cassio after his embarrassing street brawl the night before?

2. What is the literary function of the Clown in this play?

3. Where does Iago tell the search party for Desdemona to meet him after they hear news of her elopement?

4. Why does Cassio ask Bianca to leave so soon after meeting him at Othello's home?

5. Why does Othello finally consent to meet with Cassio?

(see the answer key)

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