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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 the Duke order Othello to do before hearing what Brabantio has to say?
(a) Await his trial time in the jail.
(b) Take an oath of honesty.
(c) Depart to spy on the Turks.
(d) Leave to fight the Ottomans.

2. What does Desdemona call Iago while she is talking with Cassio right before Othello leaves?
(a) A faithful servant.
(b) A pompous fool.
(c) An honest fellow.
(d) A snake in the grass.

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

4. Who seems to be the only man of stature and honor in the room while Brabantio is raving in the inn?
(a) Othello.
(b) Brabantio.
(c) Cassio.
(d) Iago.

5. Why does Iago think he should have been promoted instead of Cassio?
(a) Cassio has a criminal record.
(b) Iago has seniority.
(c) Cassio has no real military experience.
(d) Cassio is known for having a drinking and gambling problem.

Short Answer Questions

1. How do Iago and Roderigo wake up Brabantio to tell him of the marriage?

2. What does Iago tell Roderigo to do during the first night they are in Cyprus?

3. Who is the main figure in Act 3, Scene 1?

4. What does Roderigo feel Iago has wasted by not fulfilling his promise?

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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