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

2. How does Cassio greet Iago's wife when they enter the Duke of Cyprus's court?
(a) He ignores her.
(b) He bows to her.
(c) He kisses her.
(d) He embraces her.

3. Where does Othello go after his discussion with Brabantio at the inn?
(a) Brabantio's house.
(b) He catches a ship heading to Cyprus.
(c) The Duke's house.
(d) His own house.

4. Who does Iago reveal his entire plan to after everyone else leaves the Duke's court in Cyprus?
(a) The audience.
(b) Roderigo.
(c) Cassio.
(d) The Duke.

5. What does Othello do to punish Cassio for his fighting?
(a) Strips him of his title.
(b) Beats him publicly.
(c) Chides him publicly.
(d) Has him arrested.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does the Duke order Othello to do before hearing what Brabantio has to say?

2. What do Othello and Desdemona do when they meet each other in Cyprus?

3. What is Cassio most worried about after his punishment?

4. How does Iago plan to ruin Othello's marriage?

5. What does Othello do after Iago lies about over hearing Cassio brag about being with Desdemona?

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