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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Act 4, Scene 3.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does Iago plan to tell Othello once he is in Cyprus with him?
(a) That Cassio does not deserve his promotion.
(b) That the Duke wants him to return to Venice.
(c) That Cassio and Desdemona are having an affair.
(d) That Roderigo is in love with Desdemona.

2. What does Iago plan to do to get revenge on Othello?
(a) Pretend to be his servant to get information.
(b) Get him run out of town because of his race.
(c) Sleep with Desdemona.
(d) Spread rumors about Cassio.

3. Who does Iago tell Cassio to confer with about finding forgiveness from Othello after his brawl in the street?
(a) Desdemona.
(b) Othello.
(c) The Duke.
(d) Emilia.

4. While speaking with Iago in Act 1, Scene 2, what does Othello say he would never give up for Desdemona?
(a) His military status.
(b) Nothing.
(c) His social reputation.
(d) His virtue.

5. Who enters the room and is surprised to see Cassio with a handkerchief?
(a) Othello.
(b) Bianca.
(c) Desdemona.
(d) Emilia.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Cassio call himself after he has been punished for his brawl in the street of Cyprus?

2. What does Iago tell Othello to do when Othello decides to punish his wife for her affair?

3. Who does Cassio fight with on his first night in Cyprus?

4. What does Iago swear to do to Othello and Desdemona's 'fine tuned' love?

5. Who does Iago reveal his entire plan to after everyone else leaves the Duke's court in Cyprus?

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