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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. What does Cassio ask of Emilia the morning after his brawl in the street?
(a) To plead with Othello to forgive him.
(b) To secure him some time to talk alone with Desdemona.
(c) To find some money for him to sail back to Venice.
(d) To deliver a letter to both Othello and Desdemona.

2. What does Brabantio do when he hears that Desdemona really does love Othello?
(a) He attacks Othello.
(b) He disowns her.
(c) He embraces his new son.
(d) He slaps her and spits on her in public.

3. What does Othello do as he stands beside his bed and watches Desdemona sleep?
(a) Resolves to kill her.
(b) Kisses her.
(c) Embraces her.
(d) Talks himself into forgiving her.

4. Why is Iago so annoyed that Cassio did not die?
(a) Iago wants Cassio's job.
(b) Othello will believe Cassio's word over Iago's word.
(c) Cassio has offended him deeply.
(d) Cassio has some damning information about Iago.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. How does Othello kill Desdemona?

2. Who enters the room and is surprised to see Cassio with a handkerchief?

3. While speaking with Iago in Act 1, Scene 2, what does Othello say he would never give up for Desdemona?

4. When Othello is questioned at the inn, what reason does he give for marrying Desdemona?

5. Why is Iago trying to destroy Othello's marriage?

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