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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 is the name of the Duke of Cyprus?
(a) Milano.
(b) Montano.
(c) Montana.
(d) Miltana.

2. What does Brabantio do when he hears that Desdemona really does love Othello?
(a) He slaps her and spits on her in public.
(b) He embraces his new son.
(c) He attacks Othello.
(d) He disowns her.

3. How is Brabantio related to Desdemona?
(a) He is her grandfather.
(b) He is her father.
(c) He is her godfather.
(d) He is her uncle.

4. While speaking with Iago in Act 1, Scene 2, what does Othello say he would never give up for Desdemona?
(a) His social reputation.
(b) His military status.
(c) His virtue.
(d) Nothing.

5. Who is one of the messengers who summons Othello while he is talking to Iago of his love for Desdemona?
(a) Cassio.
(b) Roderigo.
(c) Brabantio.
(d) General Stringham.

Short Answer Questions

1. On what account does Brabantio want to arrest Othello?

2. What is Roderigo's first step toward revenge against Othello when he hears of their marriage?

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

4. What does Roderigo want to do after the trial is over and the marriage was declared legitimate?

5. How do Iago and Roderigo wake up Brabantio to tell him of the marriage?

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