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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. After Othello sets Iago and Cassio on the watch, who does he leave with on his first night in Cyprus?
(a) Emilia.
(b) Desdemona.
(c) The Duke.
(d) A dancer.

2. Who pretends to help Cassio after his embarrassing street brawl the night before?
(a) Roderigo.
(b) Desdemona.
(c) Iago.
(d) The Duke.

3. On what account does Brabantio want to arrest Othello?
(a) Bewitching Desdemona.
(b) Taking Desdemona's virtue.
(c) Stealing precious jewels from Desdemona.
(d) Kidnapping Desdemona against her will.

4. 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.

5. 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 patient and understanding.
(c) He is angry and offended.
(d) He is not at all surprised and acts as if he were expecting this.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who has declared the big event for Act 2, Scene 2?

2. What does Iago tell Cassio is the reason for Othello being at the inn?

3. What is Othello's response to Desdemona's pleas that he forgive Cassio before he is about to depart?

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

5. Who is the main figure in Act 3, Scene 1?

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