Othello Act 3 Quiz
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This quiz comprehensively assesses students' understanding of Act 3 of Shakespeare's *Othello*, focusing specifically on Iago's manipulation tactics and the development of the central conflict. Designed for grade 12 students, the questions require deep analytical reading skills and the ability to track complex character motivations across multiple scenes. Students must demonstrate mastery of literary devices, particularly dramatic irony, while following the intricate plot developments involving the handkerchief as a symbolic object and catalyst for tragedy. The quiz emphasizes critical thinking about character psychology, deception, and the cause-and-effect relationships that drive the dramatic action. To succeed, students need strong comprehension skills, the ability to distinguish between what characters know versus what the audience knows, and understanding of how Shakespeare builds tension through strategic revelation of information. This quiz was created by a classroom teacher who designed it for students studying Shakespeare's *Othello* in grade 12. The assessment serves multiple instructional purposes, working effectively as a reading check after students complete Act 3, a review tool before discussing themes of manipulation and jealousy, or a formative assessment to gauge comprehension before moving to the play's climactic scenes. Teachers can use this quiz as a warm-up activity to activate prior knowledge, assign it as homework to reinforce reading accountability, or implement it during class to facilitate small group discussions about Iago's effectiveness as an antagonist. The questions align with Common Core standards RL.11-12.1, RL.11-12.3, and RL.11-12.6, requiring students to cite textual evidence, analyze character development and interactions, and evaluate dramatic techniques like irony that contribute to the play's overall impact.
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MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What does Iago tell Cassio to do to get his job back?
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CCSS.RL.11-12.10
CCSS.RL.11-12.3
CCSS.RL.8.3
CCSS.RL.9-10.10
CCSS.RL.9-10.10. RL.11-12.10
2.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
How does Iago first begin to make Othello jealous?
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CCSS.RL.11-12.10
CCSS.RL.11-12.3
CCSS.RL.8.10
CCSS.RL.9-10.10
CCSS.RL.9-10.10. RL.11-12.10
3.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Which of the following causes Othello to begin to believe Iago and distrust Desdemona?
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CCSS.RL.11-12.7
CCSS.RL.6.3
CCSS.RL.7.3
CCSS.RL.8.3
CCSS.RL.9-10.3
4.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Othello immediately believes Iago when he tells him he thinks something is going on between Desdemona and Cassio.
True or false?
Tags
CCSS.RL.11-12.3
CCSS.RL.6.3
CCSS.RL.7.6
CCSS.RL.8.6
CCSS.RL.9-10.3
5.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Which of the following is an example of irony in the story?
Tags
CCSS.RL.11-12.10
CCSS.RL.11-12.3
CCSS.RL.8.7
CCSS.RL.9-10.10
CCSS.RL.9-10.10. RL.11-12.10
6.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What does Iago ask his wife to do in order to help him convince Othello that Desdemona is having an affair with Cassio?
Tags
CCSS.RL.11-12.10
CCSS.RL.11-12.3
CCSS.RL.8.10
CCSS.RL.9-10.10
CCSS.RL.9-10.10. RL.11-12.10
7.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Emilia is aware of Iago's plan.
True or false?
Tags
CCSS.RL.11-12.3
CCSS.RL.6.3
CCSS.RL.7.6
CCSS.RL.8.6
CCSS.RL.9-10.3
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