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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. When Othello is questioned at the inn, what reason does he give for marrying Desdemona?
(a) He loves her.
(b) She is very beautiful.
(c) She has a lot of money.
(d) He has had a vision about her.

2. What is Cassio most worried about after his punishment?
(a) Desdemona's opinion of him.
(b) The loss of his reputation.
(c) The drop in pay.
(d) The expensive clothes that were ruined in the brawl.

3. During their discussion while on watch together, what does Iago urge Cassio to do?
(a) Report Roderigo for behavior unbecoming of an officer.
(b) Drink some wine.
(c) Pursue Desdemona.
(d) Gamble his salary.

4. After Othello sets Iago and Cassio on the watch, who does he leave with on his first night in Cyprus?
(a) The Duke.
(b) A dancer.
(c) Emilia.
(d) Desdemona.

5. Who does Cassio want to have put in a good word for him with Desdemona the morning after his street brawl?
(a) The Duke.
(b) Emilia.
(c) Iago.
(d) Othello.

Short Answer Questions

1. To what genre is this play categorized?

2. Who seems to be the only man of stature and honor in the room while Brabantio is raving in the inn?

3. Who does Cassio hear is already pleading his case with Othello the morning after his embarrassing street brawl?

4. What is the Duke discussing when he is first seen in the play?

5. What fault in Othello does Iago plan to use to go about destroying Othello's marriage?

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