Othello Act 4 Quiz
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11th - 12th Grade
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This quiz focuses on Shakespeare's *Othello*, specifically analyzing the critical events and character developments in Act 4. Designed for 11th and 12th grade students, this assessment evaluates advanced literary analysis skills including understanding dramatic irony, symbolism, character motivation, and textual interpretation. Students must demonstrate comprehension of complex plot devices such as Iago's manipulation tactics, the significance of eavesdropping scenes, and the dramatic tension created through characters' lack of complete information. The questions require students to analyze specific textual passages, interpret symbolic elements like the willow song, understand character relationships and their power dynamics, and recognize how Shakespeare uses literary devices to build suspense and tragedy. Students need strong reading comprehension skills, the ability to identify and explain literary techniques, and deep understanding of character psychology and motivation within the context of Shakespearean tragedy. This quiz was created by a classroom teacher who designed it for students studying Shakespeare's *Othello* in grades 11-12. The assessment serves multiple instructional purposes, functioning effectively as a formative assessment tool to gauge student comprehension after reading Act 4, as homework to reinforce close reading skills, or as review material before a larger unit exam on the complete play. Teachers can use this quiz as a warm-up activity to begin class discussions about key scenes, or as guided practice to help students develop their analytical thinking about character motivation and dramatic techniques. The questions align with Common Core standards CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.RL.11-12.1 for citing textual evidence to support analysis, CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.RL.11-12.3 for analyzing character development and interaction, and CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.RL.11-12.4 for determining meaning of words and phrases including figurative meanings. This quiz effectively supports instruction by requiring students to move beyond basic plot comprehension toward sophisticated literary analysis essential for success with complex dramatic texts.
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1.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
5 mins • 1 pt
What happens to Othello when Iago tells him that Cassio has bragged about Desdemona?
Tags
CCSS.RL.11-12.3
CCSS.RL.9-10.10
CCSS.RL.11-12.10
CCSS.RL.8.10
CCSS.RL.9-10.10. RL.11-12.10
2.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
5 mins • 1 pt
Where is Othello during Iago's conversation with Cassio?
in the room being a part of the conversation
eavesdropping while hidden from Cassio
planning to confront Iago
nowhere to be found
Tags
CCSS.RL.11-12.3
CCSS.RL.9-10.10
CCSS.RL.11-12.10
CCSS.RL.8.10
CCSS.RL.9-10.10. RL.11-12.10
3.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
5 mins • 1 pt
What emotion does Iago hope to create in Othello?
pity
rage
excitement
contentment
Tags
CCSS.RL.11-12.3
CCSS.RL.9-10.3
CCSS.RL.6.3
CCSS.RL.7.6
CCSS.RL.8.6
4.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
5 mins • 1 pt
Who lacks information, which is then used to create important dramatic irony in this scene?
Cassio and Iago
Iago and Othello
Othello and Cassio
Emilia and Iago
Tags
CCSS.RL.11-12.3
CCSS.RL.9-10.10
CCSS.RL.11-12.10
CCSS.RL.8.10
CCSS.RL.9-10.10. RL.11-12.10
5.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
5 mins • 1 pt
In Act 4, Scene 1, Lines 123-130, which word best describes how Bianca feels about having accepted the handkerchief from Cassio?
regretful
proud
inspired
sinful
Tags
CCSS.RL.11-12.3
CCSS.RL.9-10.10
CCSS.RL.11-12.10
CCSS.RL.9-10.10. RL.11-12.10
CCSS.RL.8.7
6.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
5 mins • 1 pt
In Act 4, Scene 1, Lines 123-130, which of the following statements is most likely an idea that Bianca does not believe?
Cassio is handsome.
Cassio does not know who left the handkerchief.
Cassio likes her cooking.
Iago is a friend to Cassio.
Tags
CCSS.RL.11-12.3
CCSS.RL.9-10.3
CCSS.RL.6.3
CCSS.RL.7.6
CCSS.RL.8.6
7.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
5 mins • 1 pt
In Act IV, Scene 3, lines 21-26, which description best explains the relationship between Desdemona and Emilia based on this passage?
sisters
boss and maid
secret enemies
mother and daughter
Tags
CCSS.RL.8.3
CCSS.RL.9-10.3
CCSS.RL.6.3
CCSS.RL.11-12.4
CCSS.RL.7.3
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