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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 Cassio most worried about after his punishment?
(a) The drop in pay.
(b) The expensive clothes that were ruined in the brawl.
(c) The loss of his reputation.
(d) Desdemona's opinion of him.

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

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) Write a letter.
(c) Wear a chastity belt with a single key given to Othello.
(d) Put their wedding sheets on the bed.

4. What does Othello order Emilia to do before he leaves after questioning Desdemona?
(a) Stay by Desdemona's side constantly.
(b) Pack up her own things because she has been fired.
(c) Pack up Desdemona's things so that she can leave.
(d) Stay by his side to keep him from doing something rash.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. How did Desdemona and Othello spend their time when they were falling in love before their marriage?

2. What is so surprising to Desdemona about Othello's behavior when he is asking about her handkerchief?

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

4. Who does Cassio beg to talk with after his hired group has been sent away the morning after his street brawl?

5. Who makes rude comments to the group that Cassio hired to cheer himself up?

(see the answer key)

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