Othello | Multiple Choice Test Questions

Multiple Choice Questions

This section contains 180 multiple choice questions about Othello. Multiple choice questions test a student's recall and understanding of the text. Use these questions for chapter quizzes, homework assignments or tests. Jump to the quiz/homework section for the multiple choice worksheets.

Multiple Choice - Act 1, Scene 1

1. What are Iago and Roderigo discussing as the first scene opens?
a) The marriage of Othello and Desdemona.
b) The status of the war.
c) The gossip of the town.
d) Iago's wife and her treachery.

2. Why is Roderigo so unhappy about Desdemona's marriage?
a) He wants his son to marry Desdemona.
b) He hates Othello.
c) He lost a bet.
d) He loves Desdemona.

3. Why is Iago so upset with Othello at the beginning of the play?
a) He married Desdemona.
b) He is a moor.
c) He slept with his wife.
d) He promoted Cassio...
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