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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 is the literary function of the Clown in this play?
(a) To relay important messages.
(b) To tell the history.
(c) To provide comic relief.
(d) To provide ironic situations.

2. What does Othello say about his wife when she leaves after pleading Cassio's case?
(a) That she will always get her way with him.
(b) That she is a very greedy woman.
(c) That he thinks she is being unfaithful.
(d) That he loves her.

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

4. What does the Duke of Cyprus praise about Othello before he comes ashore in Cyprus?
(a) His love.
(b) His style.
(c) His creativity.
(d) His courage.

5. Who does Iago send away just after Othello reacts to Iago's lie about Cassio's bragging?
(a) Desdemona.
(b) The Duke.
(c) Bianca.
(d) Cassio.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who pretends to help Cassio after his embarrassing street brawl the night before?

2. What is the shortest scene in the book?

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

4. Who is awakened by the noise that Roderigo causes during the brawl in the street?

5. What does Iago plan to do while Othello is gone?

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