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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Act 3, Scene 1.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. How does Othello act while Brabantio is accusing him of such horrible things at the inn?
(a) He is scared and tries to run.
(b) He is angry and offended.
(c) He is not at all surprised and acts as if he were expecting this.
(d) He is patient and understanding.

2. How does Desdemona feel about Iago's description of the perfect woman?
(a) It is irrational and sexist.
(b) It describes herself to a tee.
(c) It is more thoughtful than she would have expected.
(d) It is kind and sweet.

3. Who is awakened by the noise that Roderigo causes during the brawl in the street?
(a) The Duke.
(b) Emilia.
(c) The Duke's wife.
(d) Desdemona.

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

5. To what genre is this play categorized?
(a) A tragedy.
(b) A romance.
(c) A drama.
(d) A comedy.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does the Duke order Othello to do before hearing what Brabantio has to say?

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

3. Who does Cassio hire to cheer himself up after his embarrassment on his first night in Cyrpus?

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

5. What is the literary function of the Clown in this play?

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