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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 is Iago supposed to deliver a package to?
(a) Desdemona.
(b) The Senate.
(c) Othello.
(d) The Duke.

2. What does Iago mock about his wife after Cassio greets her in the court of the Duke of Cyprus?
(a) Her stupidity.
(b) Her weight.
(c) Her constant talking.
(d) Her lack of stylish clothing.

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

4. To what genre is this play categorized?
(a) A romance.
(b) A comedy.
(c) A drama.
(d) A tragedy.

5. Why does Cassio exit the room so quickly when Othello enters the room right before his departure?
(a) He is supposed to be at the courthouse.
(b) Iago enters with Othello, and Cassio distrusts Iago.
(c) He is nervous to be around Othello who is so angry with him.
(d) He was just discussing an affair with his wife.

Short Answer Questions

1. Why does Iago think he should have been promoted instead of Cassio?

2. Who does Cassio hire to cheer himself up after his embarrassment on his first night in Cyrpus?

3. What does Iago tell Desdemona that Othello is upset about after Othello accuses her of having an affair?

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

5. What is Desdemona's reaction to Othello's accusation of her unfaithfulness?

(see the answer key)

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