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

2. What is Cassio's opinion of Iago at the beginning of Act 3?
(a) He believes Iago is honest and pure.
(b) He believes Iago is treacherous and evil.
(c) He believes Iago is kind and unintelligent.
(d) He believes Iago is honorable and humble.

3. 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 secure him some time to talk alone with Desdemona.
(c) To find some money for him to sail back to Venice.
(d) To plead with Othello to forgive him.

4. Who is Cassio most worried about when he comes ashore in Cyprus?
(a) Othello.
(b) Iago.
(c) Desdemona.
(d) Roderigo.

5. What excuse does Othello give for being late to a dinner with the islanders?
(a) He is still getting his home in order after the move.
(b) He was waiting for Desdemona to get ready.
(c) He had to complete important business.
(d) He has a headache.

Short Answer Questions

1. What is announced in Act 2, Scene 2?

2. What do Othello and Desdemona do when they meet each other in Cyprus?

3. What is the name of Iago's wife?

4. While talking to Othello in Act 1, Scene 2, what does Iago pretend that he does not like to do?

5. Why does Othello finally consent to meet with Cassio?

(see the answer key)

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