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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 song does Desdemona sing while Emilia helps her get ready for bed?
(a) Birch Forest.
(b) Lovers.
(c) Nightingale.
(d) Willow.

2. Who does Othello put in charge of restoring order after Cassio's brawl in the street of Cyprus?
(a) Cassio.
(b) The Duke.
(c) Roderigo.
(d) Iago.

3. What does the Duke order Othello to do before hearing what Brabantio has to say?
(a) Depart to spy on the Turks.
(b) Take an oath of honesty.
(c) Await his trial time in the jail.
(d) Leave to fight the Ottomans.

4. Who does Iago tell Cassio to confer with about finding forgiveness from Othello after his brawl in the street?
(a) Othello.
(b) Desdemona.
(c) Emilia.
(d) The Duke.

5. What is the name of the Duke of Cyprus?
(a) Montana.
(b) Miltana.
(c) Montano.
(d) Milano.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who does Iago talk to Cassio about when Othello thinks they are talking about Desdemona?

2. Who is the only character who is not being manipulated by Iago?

3. Who comes in the room after Othello has killed Desdemona?

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

5. What does Iago plan to tell Othello once he is in Cyprus with him?

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