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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Act 5, Scene 2.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Who teaches wives to cheat, according to Emilia?
(a) The world.
(b) The ladies of the night.
(c) The mistresses.
(d) The husbands.

2. What does Othello tell Desdemona is so special about the handkerchief he gave her?
(a) It is a symbol of love.
(b) It is from a far away land.
(c) It has magical powers.
(d) It was his grandmother's.

3. After the night of the brawl, where is Othello leaving to?
(a) To find a housing situation for him and Desdemona.
(b) To attend the trial of Cassio.
(c) To confer with the Duke.
(d) To inspect the fortifications.

4. Why is Roderigo upset with Iago after Desdemona and Emilia are called to dinner?
(a) Iago has not set Roderigo and Desdemona together yet.
(b) Iago has not paid a large gambling debt.
(c) Iago did not meet him at the inn the night before.
(d) Iago has not convinced Othello to promote Roderigo yet.

5. Who does Montano want to report to Othello for behavior unbecoming of an officer on the first night in Cyprus?
(a) Iago.
(b) Roderigo.
(c) Miltano.
(d) Cassio.

Short Answer Questions

1. During their discussion while on watch together, what does Iago urge Cassio to do?

2. What is the literary function of the Clown in this play?

3. What does Iago swear to do to Othello and Desdemona's 'fine tuned' love?

4. What does Othello do for Iago before he goes to dinner with the Islanders?

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

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