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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 Iago swear to do to Othello and Desdemona's 'fine tuned' love?
(a) Make them both sing solos.
(b) Fill their lives with dischord.
(c) Put it to rest.
(d) Increase the harmony.

2. What does Othello NOT do while he is confronting Desdemona about her affair?
(a) Present evidence.
(b) Listen to her response.
(c) Threaten her.
(d) Yell.

3. Why does Cassio exit the room so quickly when Othello enters the room right before his departure?
(a) Iago enters with Othello, and Cassio distrusts Iago.
(b) He is supposed to be at the courthouse.
(c) He is nervous to be around Othello who is so angry with him.
(d) He was just discussing an affair with his wife.

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

5. How does Cassio describe Desdemona to the Duke of Cyprus?
(a) She is simple and sweet.
(b) She is crafty and conniving as evidenced by her elopement.
(c) She is too wonderful for poets to describe.
(d) She is a gold digger looking for wealth and power.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Iago tell Desdemona that Othello is upset about after Othello accuses her of having an affair?

2. What does Emilia tell Othello when he asks her about Desdemona's affair?

3. What fault in Othello does Iago plan to use to go about destroying Othello's marriage?

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

5. In her conversation with Cassio right before Othello leaves, what does Desdemona say she will make Othello's every moment about?

(see the answer key)

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