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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. Why is Roderigo so unhappy about Desdemona's marriage?
(a) He wants his son to marry Desdemona.
(b) He lost a bet.
(c) He loves Desdemona.
(d) He hates Othello.

2. What is Iago's reasoning behind the statement he makes about what happens to every married man?
(a) Women are wily.
(b) Humans are not meant to have just one lover.
(c) Men have short attention spans.
(d) Women need more than one man to be satisfied.

3. What drops to the ground as Othello and Desdemona head to dinner with the islanders?
(a) A ring.
(b) A piece of lace.
(c) A handkerchief.
(d) A note.

4. 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.

5. What does Brabantio find that convinces him his daughter really has escaped to get married?
(a) Her empty bed.
(b) A receipt for a carriage.
(c) A marriage license.
(d) A note.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. What is Cassio's opinion of Iago at the beginning of Act 3?

3. Who does Montano want to report to Othello for behavior unbecoming of an officer on the first night in Cyprus?

4. What does Othello ask Iago to watch for while Othello is away on his errand?

5. During their discussion while on watch together, what does Iago urge Cassio to do?

(see the answer key)

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