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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. Before Othello leaves for his errand, what does Iago tell him that his wife is good at?
(a) Manipulating.
(b) Endearing men to her.
(c) Singing.
(d) Deceiving.

2. Why does Iago try so hard to calm Desdemona down after she has been accused by Othello?
(a) He knows that he can calm Othello down.
(b) He does not want her to run away.
(c) He is afraid that would prove her guilt to Othello.
(d) He hates to see her so upset.

3. What does Othello ask Desdemona when she awakens to him standing beside their bed?
(a) If she still loves him.
(b) If she has been unfaithful to him.
(c) If she is feeling alright.
(d) If she has any sins to confess.

4. What does Othello see in the street at night that motivates him to rush to see Desdemona?
(a) Cassio wounded in the street.
(b) A note from Iago.
(c) Roderigo bleeding in a jail cell.
(d) Cassio with another woman.

5. What does Othello say about his wife when she leaves after pleading Cassio's case?
(a) That he thinks she is being unfaithful.
(b) That she is a very greedy woman.
(c) That she will always get her way with him.
(d) That he loves her.

Short Answer Questions

1. What is Cassio's opinion of Iago at the beginning of Act 3?

2. What does Roderigo feel Iago has wasted by not fulfilling his promise?

3. What does Emilia tell Othello when he asks her about Desdemona's affair?

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

5. What does Iago say happens to every married man?

(see the answer key)

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