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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. Why is Iago so upset with Othello at the beginning of the play?
(a) He is a moor.
(b) He married Desdemona.
(c) He promoted Cassio instead of Iago.
(d) He slept with his wife.

2. What excuse does Othello give for being late to a dinner with the islanders?
(a) He was waiting for Desdemona to get ready.
(b) He is still getting his home in order after the move.
(c) He has a headache.
(d) He had to complete important business.

3. Who has declared the big event for Act 2, Scene 2?
(a) Iago.
(b) The Duke of Cyprus.
(c) The Duke of Venice.
(d) Othello.

4. Who is Cassio most worried about when he comes ashore in Cyprus?
(a) Desdemona.
(b) Roderigo.
(c) Iago.
(d) Othello.

5. Why is Iago trying to destroy Othello's marriage?
(a) He is racist against all moors.
(b) He feels Othello is unfit to serve him.
(c) He wants revenge.
(d) He wants Desdemona for himself.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who does Desdemona ask to retrieve Cassio after dinner with the islanders?

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

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

4. What does Desdemona ask Cassio to do when she tells him of Othello's off behavior?

5. Why is Cassio so hesitant to do what Iago is pressuring him to do?

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