2. Why is Iago trying to destroy Othello's marriage?
(a) He is racist against all moors.
(b) He wants Desdemona for himself.
(c) He wants revenge.
(d) He feels Othello is unfit to serve him.

3. What does Othello NOT do while he is confronting Desdemona about her affair?
(a) Threaten her.
(b) Listen to her response.
(c) Present evidence.
(d) Yell.

4. What makes Iago so happy when he hears of Othello's odd behavior towards Desdemona?
(a) He knows that his plan is working.
(b) He sees a chance to prove his loyalty by calming Othello down.
(c) He knows that they will divorce and he can be with Desdemona.
(d) He sees a chance to get more power.

5. Who does Iago talk to Cassio about when Othello thinks they are talking about Desdemona?
(a) A street walker.
(b) Emilia.
(c) The Duke's wife.
(d) Bianca.

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

7. What does Othello do after Iago lies about over hearing Cassio brag about being with Desdemona?
(a) He punches Iago.
(b) He screams at the top of his lungs.
(c) He starts throwing things.
(d) He goes into a trance-like state.

8. What does Iago want to happen at the beginning of Act 5?
(a) He wants Othello to believe his lie and become enraged.
(b) He wants Othello to be arrested and killed for Desdemona's murder.
(c) He wants Roderigo and Cassio to kill each other.
(d) He wants Roderigo to be arrested for the murder of Cassio.

9. Who becomes overwrought when seeing Cassio's wounds?
(a) The Duke's wife.
(b) Emilia.
(c) Desdemona.
(d) Bianca.

10. Whose fault does Emilia say it is when wives cheat?
(a) The wife's.
(b) The Church's.
(c) The husband's.
(d) Society's.

11. What does Iago tell Desdemona that Othello is upset about after Othello accuses her of having an affair?
(a) A friend of his whose wife has cheated.
(b) He is a passionate moor and needs no reason.
(c) He is having an affair of his own.
(d) Affairs of the state.

12. What does Othello ask Iago to watch for while Othello is away on his errand?
(a) A message from the Duke.
(b) The arrival of Desdemona's father.
(c) Signs of Cassio's treachery.
(d) Signs of Desdemona's infidelity.

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

14. What does Iago do when he sees Cassio exit so quickly when he and Othello enter the room?
(a) He begins to plant seeds of doubt in Othello's mind.
(b) He laughs at Cassio's cowardice.
(c) He exults over his power of manipulation.
(d) He cries out for Cassio to return.

15. Why does Othello finally consent to meet with Cassio?
(a) He wants Desdemona to leave him alone concerning this subject.
(b) He is in a hurry to leave and wants her to be quiet.
(c) He wants to keep Cassio near so he can make sure he is not having an affair with his wife.
(d) He is reminded of how much Cassio means to him.