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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. What are Iago and Roderigo discussing as the first scene opens?
(a) The status of the war.
(b) The marriage of Othello and Desdemona.
(c) Iago's wife and her treachery.
(d) The gossip of the town.

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

3. What does Desdemona tell Othello she was doing right before he came in the room so suddenly?
(a) She was thinking of how much she is going to miss Othello.
(b) She was visiting with Cassio.
(c) She was speaking with no one, only waiting for Othello.
(d) She was talking with Emilia.

4. How does Igao comfort Roderigo after the trial is over and the marriage is declared legitimate?
(a) Encourages him to find a new love.
(b) Points out that Desdemona has a beautiful sister.
(c) Assures Roderigo that the couple will tire of each other soon.
(d) Lists all of Desdemona's faults.

5. What does Othello do to get Desdemona to use her handkerchief while she is waiting for Cassio?
(a) Ask kindly for it.
(b) Sneeze.
(c) Pretend to have watery eyes.
(d) Cough a great deal.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. Why does Cassio ask Bianca to leave so soon after meeting him at Othello's home?

3. Who does Othello put in charge of restoring order after Cassio's brawl in the street of Cyprus?

4. Who sent the messengers who summon Othello while he is talking to Iago if his love for Desdemona?

5. What does Iago mock about his wife after Cassio greets her in the court of the Duke of Cyprus?

(see the answer key)

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