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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Act 2, Scene 1.

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) Brabantio.
(c) Iago.
(d) Cassio.

2. What does Brabantio do when he hears that Desdemona really does love Othello?
(a) He disowns her.
(b) He embraces his new son.
(c) He slaps her and spits on her in public.
(d) He attacks Othello.

3. How does Cassio greet Iago's wife when they enter the Duke of Cyprus's court?
(a) He kisses her.
(b) He ignores her.
(c) He bows to her.
(d) He embraces her.

4. What does Iago plan to tell Othello once he is in Cyprus with him?
(a) That Roderigo is in love with Desdemona.
(b) That Cassio and Desdemona are having an affair.
(c) That Cassio does not deserve his promotion.
(d) That the Duke wants him to return to Venice.

5. On what account does Brabantio want to arrest Othello?
(a) Kidnapping Desdemona against her will.
(b) Taking Desdemona's virtue.
(c) Bewitching Desdemona.
(d) Stealing precious jewels from Desdemona.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who is one of the messengers who summons Othello while he is talking to Iago of his love for Desdemona?

2. How does Cassio describe Desdemona to the Duke of Cyprus?

3. What is Roderigo's first step toward revenge against Othello when he hears of their marriage?

4. What are Iago and Roderigo discussing as the first scene opens?

5. How does Igao comfort Roderigo after the trial is over and the marriage is declared legitimate?

(see the answer key)

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