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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 is Othello's response to Desdemona's pleas that he forgive Cassio before he is about to depart?
(a) "This is not the time."
(b) "Never while I am alive."
(c) "Cassio has had his chance and failed."
(d) "I must leave now, perhaps on my return."

2. What does Iago plan to do while Othello is gone?
(a) To divorce his wife.
(b) To play the part of the faithful servant.
(c) To continue his plan to ruin Othello's marriage.
(d) To kill Cassio.

3. Where does Iago tell the search party for Desdemona to meet him after they hear news of her elopement?
(a) Othello's house.
(b) Brabantio's house.
(c) The town square.
(d) The inn.

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

5. Who is the only character who is not being manipulated by Iago?
(a) Othello.
(b) Cassio.
(c) Emilia.
(d) Desdemona.

Short Answer Questions

1. What are Desdemona and Cassio talking about right before Othello leaves?

2. Who does Cassio hear is already pleading his case with Othello the morning after his embarrassing street brawl?

3. Why does Iago have to work so hard to convince Othello that Desdemona is unfaithful?

4. To what genre is this play categorized?

5. What fault in Othello does Iago plan to use to go about destroying Othello's marriage?

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