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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 Brabantio think will happen once he presents his case against Othello at the Duke's house?
(a) Brabantio fears that the Duke will side with Othello.
(b) Brabantio thinks the Senate will agree with him.
(c) Brabantio fears that Othello will bewitch them just as he has Desdemona.
(d) Brabantio knows the Duke was in love with Desdemona, so the Duke will side with him.

2. What did Cassio do for Othello while Othello and Desdemona were still courting?
(a) Deliver messages of love back and forth between the two.
(b) Keet their relationship a secret from the public.
(c) Drive Desdemona to Othello's house so they could visit.
(d) Stand guard while they secretly visited.

3. What does Othello do for Iago before he goes to dinner with the Islanders?
(a) Promote him to lieutenant.
(b) Thank him for his service.
(c) Order him to leave.
(d) Tell him to drop the subject of infidelity.

4. What does Iago plan to do with the item that is dropped as Othello and Desdemona headed to dinner with the islanders?
(a) Plant it in Cassio's household.
(b) Return it to Desdemona.
(c) Steal it.
(d) Sell it.

5. What is the big event of Act 2, Scene 2 in honor of?
(a) Othello and Desdemona's marriage.
(b) The capture of a Turkish spy.
(c) The victory over the Turks.
(d) The Turks who have tried to invade.

Short Answer Questions

1. How does Othello really feel about Cassio, even after his brawl in the street?

2. Who does Iago reveal his entire plan to after everyone else leaves the Duke's court in Cyprus?

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

4. What does Othello say about his wife when she leaves after pleading Cassio's case?

5. Where does Othello go after his discussion with Brabantio at the inn?

(see the answer key)

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