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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Act 3, Scene 1.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What fault in Othello does Iago plan to use to go about destroying Othello's marriage?
(a) His jealousy.
(b) His lusty past.
(c) His dishonesty.
(d) His arrogance.

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

3. What does the Duke order Othello to do before hearing what Brabantio has to say?
(a) Leave to fight the Ottomans.
(b) Depart to spy on the Turks.
(c) Take an oath of honesty.
(d) Await his trial time in the jail.

4. Where does Iago tell the search party for Desdemona to meet him after they hear news of her elopement?
(a) Brabantio's house.
(b) Othello's house.
(c) The inn.
(d) The town square.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. What is Cassio's opinion of Iago at the beginning of Act 3?

2. Why is Iago so upset with Othello at the beginning of the play?

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

4. What does Iago tell Cassio is the reason for Othello being at the inn?

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

(see the answer key)

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