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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 fault in Othello does Iago plan to use to go about destroying Othello's marriage?
(a) His dishonesty.
(b) His jealousy.
(c) His lusty past.
(d) His arrogance.

2. Who has declared the big event for Act 2, Scene 2?
(a) Othello.
(b) The Duke of Venice.
(c) The Duke of Cyprus.
(d) Iago.

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

4. Where does Othello go after his discussion with Brabantio at the inn?
(a) The Duke's house.
(b) He catches a ship heading to Cyprus.
(c) His own house.
(d) Brabantio's house.

5. What is Cassio's opinion of Iago at the beginning of Act 3?
(a) He believes Iago is honest and pure.
(b) He believes Iago is treacherous and evil.
(c) He believes Iago is honorable and humble.
(d) He believes Iago is kind and unintelligent.

Short Answer Questions

1. How does Desdemona feel about Iago's description of the perfect woman?

2. While speaking with Iago in Act 1, Scene 2, what does Othello say he would never give up for Desdemona?

3. What destroyed the Turkish ships that were heading towards Cyprus?

4. Who does Cassio beg to talk with after his hired group has been sent away the morning after his street brawl?

5. How does Othello act while Brabantio is accusing him of such horrible things at the inn?

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