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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Act 2, Scene 2.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Who seems to be the only man of stature and honor in the room while Brabantio is raving in the inn?
(a) Othello.
(b) Cassio.
(c) Brabantio.
(d) Iago.

2. Who sent the messengers who summon Othello while he is talking to Iago if his love for Desdemona?
(a) The Duke.
(b) Brabantio.
(c) Desdemona.
(d) General Stringham.

3. What does the Duke of Cyprus praise about Othello before he comes ashore in Cyprus?
(a) His love.
(b) His courage.
(c) His style.
(d) His creativity.

4. Who does Iago choose to be his main pawn in his plan to get revenge against Othello?
(a) Cassio.
(b) Desdemona.
(c) His wife.
(d) Roderigo.

5. Who is Cassio most worried about when he comes ashore in Cyprus?
(a) Othello.
(b) Roderigo.
(c) Iago.
(d) Desdemona.

Short Answer Questions

1. How do Iago and Roderigo wake up Brabantio to tell him of the marriage?

2. What destroyed the Turkish ships that were heading towards Cyprus?

3. Why is Roderigo so unhappy about Desdemona's marriage?

4. What is the big event of Act 2, Scene 2 in honor of?

5. While speaking with Iago in Act 1, Scene 2, what does Othello say he would never give up for Desdemona?

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