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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Act 2, Scene 3.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. When Othello is questioned at the inn, what reason does he give for marrying Desdemona?
(a) She has a lot of money.
(b) He has had a vision about her.
(c) She is very beautiful.
(d) He loves her.

2. What do Othello and Desdemona do when they meet each other in Cyprus?
(a) Blush and act embarrassed.
(b) Kiss passionately.
(c) Chide each other for scaring the other.
(d) Embrace warmly.

3. What is Roderigo's first step toward revenge against Othello when he hears of their marriage?
(a) He pays a man to kill Othello.
(b) He plots with Iago to frame Othello for infidelity.
(c) He tells Brabantio.
(d) He tells a policeman to arrest Othello.

4. Who is one of the messengers who summons Othello while he is talking to Iago of his love for Desdemona?
(a) General Stringham.
(b) Cassio.
(c) Brabantio.
(d) Roderigo.

5. Who does Iago reveal his entire plan to after everyone else leaves the Duke's court in Cyprus?
(a) Cassio.
(b) Roderigo.
(c) The audience.
(d) The Duke.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Iago swear to do to Othello and Desdemona's 'fine tuned' love?

2. Why does Iago think he should have been promoted instead of Cassio?

3. Who is awakened by the noise that Roderigo causes during the brawl in the street?

4. What does Roderigo want to do after the trial is over and the marriage was declared legitimate?

5. Who does Othello compare Cassio to when he sees Cassio fighting?

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