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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 Desdemona tell Othello she was doing right before he came in the room so suddenly?
(a) She was talking with Emilia.
(b) She was thinking of how much she is going to miss Othello.
(c) She was visiting with Cassio.
(d) She was speaking with no one, only waiting for Othello.

2. What does Iago plan to do with the item that is dropped as Othello and Desdemona headed to dinner with the islanders?
(a) Return it to Desdemona.
(b) Plant it in Cassio's household.
(c) Sell it.
(d) Steal it.

3. How does Cassio greet Iago's wife when they enter the Duke of Cyprus's court?
(a) He kisses her.
(b) He embraces her.
(c) He ignores her.
(d) He bows to her.

4. What is the name of Iago's wife?
(a) Emily.
(b) Emilia.
(c) Emeline.
(d) Emma.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. Who does Cassio hire to cheer himself up after his embarrassment on his first night in Cyrpus?

2. When Othello is questioned at the inn, what reason does he give for marrying Desdemona?

3. How does Othello act while Brabantio is accusing him of such horrible things at the inn?

4. What did Cassio do for Othello while Othello and Desdemona were still courting?

5. Who is the main figure in Act 3, Scene 1?

(see the answer key)

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