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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 is Brabantio referring to when he says, "It would have been better if she had married even you."
(a) Roderigo.
(b) Roberto.
(c) Iago.
(d) Cassio.

2. How is Brabantio related to Desdemona?
(a) He is her grandfather.
(b) He is her father.
(c) He is her godfather.
(d) He is her uncle.

3. What does the Duke order Othello to do before hearing what Brabantio has to say?
(a) Leave to fight the Ottomans.
(b) Await his trial time in the jail.
(c) Depart to spy on the Turks.
(d) Take an oath of honesty.

4. Where does Iago tell the search party for Desdemona to meet him after they hear news of her elopement?
(a) The town square.
(b) The inn.
(c) Othello's house.
(d) Brabantio's house.

5. How did Desdemona first meet Othello?
(a) Her father invited him over for dinner to tell his tales of war.
(b) He saw her and admired her beauty, so he appraoched her on the street.
(c) He saved her from bandits on the road.
(d) She met him at the market place.

Short Answer Questions

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

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

3. What is so different about Desdemona and Othello's relationship?

4. Who is ordered to attend Desdemona on her journey to Cyprus?

5. How does Iago plan to ruin Othello's marriage?

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