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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. When Othello is questioned at the inn, what reason does he give for marrying Desdemona?
(a) She is very beautiful.
(b) She has a lot of money.
(c) He loves her.
(d) He has had a vision about her.

2. What is Iago asked to deliver in Act 3, Scene 2?
(a) A letter.
(b) A package.
(c) Some papers.
(d) Orders for Cassio.

3. Before Othello leaves for his errand, what does Iago tell him that his wife is good at?
(a) Manipulating.
(b) Endearing men to her.
(c) Deceiving.
(d) Singing.

4. What excuse does Desdemona give Othello for his odd behavior towards her?
(a) He is filled with jealousy.
(b) He is worried over matters of the state.
(c) He is afraid of his upcoming battle now that he has a wife.
(d) He is very angry at Cassio's betrayal.

5. Why is Iago so upset with Othello at the beginning of the play?
(a) He slept with his wife.
(b) He is a moor.
(c) He promoted Cassio instead of Iago.
(d) He married Desdemona.

Short Answer Questions

1. What drives the plot of this play?

2. Who is one of the messengers who summons Othello while he is talking to Iago of his love for Desdemona?

3. What does Othello ask Iago for when he decides to punish Desdemona for her affair?

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

5. How did Desdemona first meet Othello?

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