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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does the Duke do after hearing both Brabantio and Othello's sides of the story?
(a) Arrest Brabantio for his outrageous accusation.
(b) Allow Othello to go free.
(c) Test Desdemona for signs of having been bewitched.
(d) Hear Desdemona's version of the story.

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

3. What destroyed the Turkish ships that were heading towards Cyprus?
(a) A hidden coral reef.
(b) A mutinous attack.
(c) Othello's crew.
(d) A storm.

4. What are Desdemona and Cassio talking about right before Othello leaves?
(a) Finding Cassio a new position now that he has been fired.
(b) A way to get Cassio back into Othello's good graces.
(c) Having an affair.
(d) News from Venice.

5. Who sent the messengers who summon Othello while he is talking to Iago if his love for Desdemona?
(a) General Stringham.
(b) The Duke.
(c) Desdemona.
(d) Brabantio.

Short Answer Questions

1. What do Cassio and Iago discuss while they are on watch together their first night in Cyprus?

2. After the night of the brawl, where is Othello leaving to?

3. Who does Montano want to report to Othello for behavior unbecoming of an officer on the first night in Cyprus?

4. What drops to the ground as Othello and Desdemona head to dinner with the islanders?

5. What does Iago plan to do while Othello is gone?

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