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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 comes in the room after Othello has killed Desdemona?
(a) Lodovico.
(b) Emilia.
(c) Iago.
(d) Cassio.

2. What does Emilia tell Desdemona about jealousy after Othello leaves in a huff?
(a) It is too powerful for a woman to combat.
(b) It will destroy her and everyone she holds dear.
(c) It always works itself out in the end.
(d) That it needs no cause because it feeds upon itself.

3. What is Cassio's opinion of Iago at the beginning of Act 3?
(a) He believes Iago is treacherous and evil.
(b) He believes Iago is honest and pure.
(c) He believes Iago is kind and unintelligent.
(d) He believes Iago is honorable and humble.

4. What is announced in Act 2, Scene 2?
(a) An invasion.
(b) A trial.
(c) A wedding.
(d) A mass feast.

5. How does Othello really feel about Cassio, even after his brawl in the street?
(a) He is jealous of Cassio and his easy way with women.
(b) He is ashamed of Cassio but thinks he has learned his lesson.
(c) He loves Cassio and wants him back in his service.
(d) He is embarassed by Cassio and never wants to see him again.

Short Answer Questions

1. As she is dying, who does Desdemona says has killed her?

2. Who does Cassio hear is already pleading his case with Othello the morning after his embarrassing street brawl?

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

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

5. Why is Roderigo killed?

(see the answer key)

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