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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Act 4, Scene 2.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Who does Iago send away just after Othello reacts to Iago's lie about Cassio's bragging?
(a) Bianca.
(b) Desdemona.
(c) Cassio.
(d) The Duke.

2. What drops to the ground as Othello and Desdemona head to dinner with the islanders?
(a) A ring.
(b) A piece of lace.
(c) A note.
(d) A handkerchief.

3. What does Othello do for Iago before he goes to dinner with the Islanders?
(a) Promote him to lieutenant.
(b) Order him to leave.
(c) Tell him to drop the subject of infidelity.
(d) Thank him for his service.

4. Who does Montano want to report to Othello for behavior unbecoming of an officer on the first night in Cyprus?
(a) Cassio.
(b) Iago.
(c) Roderigo.
(d) Miltano.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. Who enters the room and is surprised to see Cassio with a handkerchief?

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

3. What does Othello tell Emilia to do after he has questioned her about Desdemona's affair?

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

5. What does the Duke of Cyprus praise about Othello before he comes ashore in Cyprus?

(see the answer key)

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