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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What is Iago's reasoning behind the statement he makes about what happens to every married man?
(a) Women need more than one man to be satisfied.
(b) Men have short attention spans.
(c) Humans are not meant to have just one lover.
(d) Women are wily.

2. What does Cassio ask of Emilia the morning after his brawl in the street?
(a) To secure him some time to talk alone with Desdemona.
(b) To find some money for him to sail back to Venice.
(c) To plead with Othello to forgive him.
(d) To deliver a letter to both Othello and Desdemona.

3. Who is the main figure in Act 3, Scene 1?
(a) Desdemona.
(b) Othello.
(c) Cassio.
(d) Iago.

4. What does Iago mock about his wife after Cassio greets her in the court of the Duke of Cyprus?
(a) Her lack of stylish clothing.
(b) Her stupidity.
(c) Her weight.
(d) Her constant talking.

5. What is the big event of Act 2, Scene 2 in honor of?
(a) The Turks who have tried to invade.
(b) Othello and Desdemona's marriage.
(c) The capture of a Turkish spy.
(d) The victory over the Turks.

Short Answer Questions

1. What is Othello's response to Desdemona's pleas that he forgive Cassio before he is about to depart?

2. Who is ordered to attend Desdemona on her journey to Cyprus?

3. What excuse does Desdemona give Othello for his odd behavior towards her?

4. What is Desdemona's reaction to Cassio's quick exit when Othello enters the room?

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

(see the answer key)

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