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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 drops to the ground as Othello and Desdemona head to dinner with the islanders?
(a) A piece of lace.
(b) A note.
(c) A handkerchief.
(d) A ring.

2. Why is Iago trying to destroy Othello's marriage?
(a) He is racist against all moors.
(b) He wants Desdemona for himself.
(c) He feels Othello is unfit to serve him.
(d) He wants revenge.

3. Who does Montano want to report to Othello for behavior unbecoming of an officer on the first night in Cyprus?
(a) Roderigo.
(b) Cassio.
(c) Miltano.
(d) Iago.

4. Before Othello leaves for his errand, what does Iago tell him that his wife is good at?
(a) Deceiving.
(b) Singing.
(c) Manipulating.
(d) Endearing men to her.

5. What is Desdemona's reaction to Cassio's quick exit when Othello enters the room?
(a) She gets angry with Othello for scaring Cassio.
(b) She blushes and gets embarrassed.
(c) She tries to get him to stay.
(d) She is worried Othello may have seen Cassio.

Short Answer Questions

1. What are Desdemona and Cassio talking about right before Othello leaves?

2. Whose fault does Emilia say it is when wives cheat?

3. Who does Othello think Desdemona gave her handkerchief to?

4. What is the Duke discussing when he is first seen in the play?

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

(see the answer key)

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