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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Act 3, Scene 3.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does Cassio ask of Emilia the morning after his brawl in the street?
(a) To deliver a letter to both Othello and Desdemona.
(b) To find some money for him to sail back to Venice.
(c) To secure him some time to talk alone with Desdemona.
(d) To plead with Othello to forgive him.

2. What is the shortest scene in the book?
(a) Act 3, Scene 1.
(b) Act 1, Scene 4.
(c) Act 2, Scene 2.
(d) Act 2, Scene 3.

3. Who does Cassio hear is already pleading his case with Othello the morning after his embarrassing street brawl?
(a) Emilia.
(b) Iago.
(c) Desdemona.
(d) The Duke.

4. What does the Duke of Cyprus praise about Othello before he comes ashore in Cyprus?
(a) His courage.
(b) His love.
(c) His creativity.
(d) His style.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Iago plan to do with the item that is dropped as Othello and Desdemona headed to dinner with the islanders?

2. How does Cassio greet Iago's wife when they enter the Duke of Cyprus's court?

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

4. What does Desdemona tell Othello she was doing right before he came in the room so suddenly?

5. Who has declared the big event for Act 2, Scene 2?

(see the answer key)

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