Othello Act 3 & 4 Quiz

Iago compares jealousy to ...

• a green eyed monster
• lustful goats and monkeys
• a beast that feeds on mockery
• an animal with plenty of claws but no brains

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CCSS.RL.2.6

CCSS.RL.8.3

Who is Bianca?

• a local seamstress 
• a prostitute who is in love with Michael Cassio
• a local woman who helps Roderigo with killing Michael Cassio
• Desdemona's mother

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CCSS.RL.11-12.3

CCSS.RL.11-12.10

CCSS.RL.9-10.10

CCSS.RL.9-10.10. RL.11-12.10

CCSS.RL.8.7

What does Iago suggest in the following line: "She did deceive her father, marrying you"

• He suggests Desdemona's marriage vows are false and deceiving.
• He suggests that Othello should have asked Brabantio for permission before marrying Desdemona
• He suggests that if Desdemona is capable of tricking her own father, then she can easily trick Othello as well.
• He suggests that all Venetian women struggle with their marriage vows.

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CCSS.RL.11-12.3

CCSS.RL.7.6

CCSS.RL.8.6

CCSS.RL.9-10.3

CCSS.RL.6.6

Which of the following lines roughly means that Desdemona had the opportunity to view other men / other suitors; yet, she still wanted to marry Othello?

• "I see this hath a little dash'd your spirits."
• "Note if your lady strain his entertainment with any strong or vehement importunity."
• "What an eye she has! Methinks it sounds a parley to provocation."
• "For she had eyes and chose me."

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CCSS.RL.2.6

CCSS.RL.8.3

Finish the quote: "I am glad I have found this ..."

• strumpet
• sword
• napkin
• coin purse

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CCSS.RL.2.6

CCSS.RL.8.3

Who said the following quote: "I am your own forever."

• Roderigo
• Iago
• Othello
• Desdemona

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CCSS.RL.2.6

CCSS.RL.8.3

What does the following line mean: "There are a kind of men so loose of soul, that in their sleeps will mutter their affairs."

• Some men talk in their sleep and reveal secrets.
• Some men lose their souls when muttering to the devil at night.
• The affairs of sinners are the affairs of those who never sleep.
• Some men are so kind that they will forgo sleep for other people.

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CCSS.RL.2.6

CCSS.RL.8.3

Who is the man who talks in his sleep?

• Othello
• Michael Cassio
• Iago
• Lodovico

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CCSS.RL.2.6

CCSS.RL.8.3

What did an Egyptian give to Othello's mother?

• She gave Othello the sickness of epilepsy.
• She gave Othello a jealous mind.
• She gave Othello his tactical skills and battle prowess.
• She gave Othello the napkin with strawberries on it.

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CCSS.RI.11-12.5

CCSS.RI.6.5

CCSS.RI.7.5

CCSS.RI.8.5

CCSS.RI.9-10.5

In Act IV, Cassio says the following: "Alas, poor rogue! I think, i'faith, she loves me." Who is Cassio talking about?

• Desdemona
• Emilia
• Roderigo
• Bianca

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CCSS.RL.2.6

CCSS.RL.8.3