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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 does Brabantio think Othello has the power of bewitchment?
(a) He has seen Othello do it to others.
(b) He is a moor.
(c) This is widely rumored about Othello.
(d) Iago told him this.

2. Where is Iago from?
(a) Paris.
(b) Verona.
(c) Florence.
(d) Venice.

3. How did Desdemona and Othello spend their time when they were falling in love before their marriage?
(a) Walking.
(b) Talking.
(c) Kissing.
(d) Reading.

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

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

Short Answer Questions

1. Who does Iago reveal his entire plan to after everyone else leaves the Duke's court in Cyprus?

2. What does Othello tell Emilia to do after he has questioned her about Desdemona's affair?

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

4. What makes Iago so happy when he hears of Othello's odd behavior towards Desdemona?

5. How does Desdemona feel about Iago's description of the perfect woman?

(see the answer key)

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