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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 is ordered to attend Desdemona on her journey to Cyprus?
(a) Roderigo.
(b) Brabantio.
(c) Iago and his wife.
(d) Cassio.

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 had to complete important business.
(d) He has a headache.

3. What does Othello ask Iago for when he decides to punish Desdemona for her affair?
(a) Poison.
(b) A decree of divorce.
(c) A knife.
(d) A rope.

4. What is the Duke discussing when he is first seen in the play?
(a) Othello's marriage.
(b) The Tukish fleet and their destination.
(c) His wife's sickness.
(d) Brabantio's accusation of Othello.

5. What drives the plot of this play?
(a) The crises of the society.
(b) The whims of the narrator.
(c) The choices of the characters.
(d) The historical events.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Othello order Emilia to do before he leaves after questioning Desdemona?

2. What are Desdemona and Cassio talking about right before Othello leaves?

3. What does Othello do after reading his letter from the Duke that Lodovico brings?

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

5. What does the Duke order Othello to do before hearing what Brabantio has to say?

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