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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does Iago tell Cassio is the reason for Othello being at the inn?
(a) Othello is getting ready to travel.
(b) Othellos is married.
(c) Othello is running from the law.
(d) Othello wanted a drink with friends.

2. Why does Brabantio think Othello has the power of bewitchment?
(a) This is widely rumored about Othello.
(b) Iago told him this.
(c) He is a moor.
(d) He has seen Othello do it to others.

3. What does Iago think of a woman's opinion?
(a) It is usually the echo of her husband or father's opinion.
(b) It is highly important and should be listened to.
(c) It is just noise.
(d) It is nothing important and has no merit.

4. Who makes rude comments to the group that Cassio hired to cheer himself up?
(a) The clown.
(b) A lord.
(c) A musician.
(d) A beggar boy.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. What does the Duke of Cyprus praise about Othello before he comes ashore in Cyprus?

2. While talking to Othello in Act 1, Scene 2, what does Iago pretend that he does not like to do?

3. On what account does Brabantio want to arrest Othello?

4. Who does Cassio want to have put in a good word for him with Desdemona the morning after his street brawl?

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

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