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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. How does Othello act while Brabantio is accusing him of such horrible things at the inn?
(a) He is angry and offended.
(b) He is scared and tries to run.
(c) He is not at all surprised and acts as if he were expecting this.
(d) He is patient and understanding.

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

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

4. Who does Cassio hire to cheer himself up after his embarrassment on his first night in Cyrpus?
(a) Some servants.
(b) Some musicians.
(c) Some stylists.
(d) Some dancers.

5. Who does Cassio want to have put in a good word for him with Desdemona the morning after his street brawl?
(a) Othello.
(b) Iago.
(c) The Duke.
(d) Emilia.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. Who is one of the messengers who summons Othello while he is talking to Iago of his love for Desdemona?

3. What does Iago swear to do to Othello and Desdemona's 'fine tuned' love?

4. Who makes rude comments to the group that Cassio hired to cheer himself up?

5. Why does Brabantio think Othello has the power of bewitchment?

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