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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Act 4, Scene 2.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does Othello tell Emilia to do after he has questioned her about Desdemona's affair?
(a) Keep this conversation a secret.
(b) Leave his services immediately.
(c) Bring Desdemona to him.
(d) Deliver a letter.

2. In her conversation with Cassio right before Othello leaves, what does Desdemona say she will make Othello's every moment about?
(a) Herself and her purity.
(b) The Duke and his lusty advances.
(c) Iago and his honesty.
(d) Cassio and his faithfulness.

3. What is Desdemona's reaction to Othello's accusation of her unfaithfulness?
(a) She is stricken and confused.
(b) She is angry.
(c) She wonders what took him so long to realize it.
(d) She is relieved to have the truth out.

4. Why does Iago try so hard to calm Desdemona down after she has been accused by Othello?
(a) He does not want her to run away.
(b) He hates to see her so upset.
(c) He knows that he can calm Othello down.
(d) He is afraid that would prove her guilt to Othello.

5. How does Iago plan to ruin Othello's marriage?
(a) Make Othello cheat on Desdemona.
(b) Make Othello think that Desdemona is unfaithful.
(c) Frame Othello for a murder.
(d) Woo Desdemona himself.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who is Iago supposed to deliver a package to?

2. What does Desdemona do to try and prove her love to Othello after he has accused her of an affair?

3. What destroyed the Turkish ships that were heading towards Cyprus?

4. How does Desdemona feel about Iago's description of the perfect woman?

5. What does Iago do when he sees Cassio exit so quickly when he and Othello enter the room?

(see the answer key)

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