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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 do Cassio and Iago discuss while they are on watch together their first night in Cyprus?
(a) How sweet the marriage between Othello and Desdemona is.
(b) How much they hate Othello.
(c) How lovely Desdemona is.
(d) How much they admire Othello.

2. What does Othello ask Iago to watch for while Othello is away on his errand?
(a) Signs of Desdemona's infidelity.
(b) The arrival of Desdemona's father.
(c) A message from the Duke.
(d) Signs of Cassio's treachery.

3. What is the shortest scene in Act 3?
(a) Act 3, Scene 4.
(b) Act 3, Scene 2.
(c) Act 3, Scene 3.
(d) Act 3, Scene 1.

4. Who is sent to tell Othello and Desdemona about Cassio's wounds?
(a) Iago.
(b) Emilia.
(c) Roderigo.
(d) Bianca.

5. Who does Iago notice doting on Desdemona while in the court of the Duke of Cyprus?
(a) A messenger.
(b) Roderigo.
(c) The Duke.
(d) Cassio.

Short Answer Questions

1. What is the big event of Act 2, Scene 2 in honor of?

2. Why does Othello finally consent to meet with Cassio?

3. What does Othello ask Desdemona when she awakens to him standing beside their bed?

4. Why is Cassio so hesitant to do what Iago is pressuring him to do?

5. To what genre is this play categorized?

(see the answer key)

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