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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Act 2, Scene 2.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What destroyed the Turkish ships that were heading towards Cyprus?
(a) A mutinous attack.
(b) A storm.
(c) A hidden coral reef.
(d) Othello's crew.

2. When Othello is questioned at the inn, what reason does he give for marrying Desdemona?
(a) She is very beautiful.
(b) He loves her.
(c) She has a lot of money.
(d) He has had a vision about her.

3. Who is Brabantio referring to when he says, "It would have been better if she had married even you."
(a) Iago.
(b) Roderigo.
(c) Cassio.
(d) Roberto.

4. What do Othello and Desdemona do when they meet each other in Cyprus?
(a) Blush and act embarrassed.
(b) Embrace warmly.
(c) Kiss passionately.
(d) Chide each other for scaring the other.

5. What is the shortest scene in the book?
(a) Act 2, Scene 2.
(b) Act 3, Scene 1.
(c) Act 1, Scene 4.
(d) Act 2, Scene 3.

Short Answer Questions

1. Why does Iago think he should have been promoted instead of Cassio?

2. Who does Iago choose to be his main pawn in his plan to get revenge against Othello?

3. What are Iago and Roderigo discussing as the first scene opens?

4. What does Brabantio do when he hears that Desdemona really does love Othello?

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

(see the answer key)

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