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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 Emilia tell Othello when he asks her about Desdemona's affair?
(a) That she has never seen Cassio and Desdemona together alone.
(b) That she fears Desdemona is being unfaithful.
(c) That she has been pure and innocent.
(d) That Desdemona thinks that Othello is having an affair.

2. Who stood up for Othello when Desdemona spoke ill of him while Othello was still trying to woo her?
(a) Iago.
(b) Cassio.
(c) Roderigo.
(d) Brabantio.

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

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

5. What does Emilia say she would do for the right price?
(a) Dishonor her father.
(b) Commit adultery.
(c) Lie.
(d) Kill.

Short Answer Questions

1. What question does Desdemona ask Emilia as they get ready for bed?

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

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

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

5. Who does Cassio beg to talk with after his hired group has been sent away the morning after his street brawl?

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