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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 does the Duke of Cyprus praise about Othello before he comes ashore in Cyprus?
(a) His style.
(b) His creativity.
(c) His love.
(d) His courage.

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

3. What does Iago tell Roderigo to do during the first night they are in Cyprus?
(a) Anger Cassio.
(b) Get Cassio drunk.
(c) Take advantage of Desdemona.
(d) Spread ugly rumors of Othello.

4. What is the name of Iago's wife?
(a) Emeline.
(b) Emma.
(c) Emilia.
(d) Emily.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. What is announced in Act 2, Scene 2?

2. What does Brabantio find that convinces him his daughter really has escaped to get married?

3. What fault in Othello does Iago plan to use to go about destroying Othello's marriage?

4. How did Desdemona and Othello spend their time when they were falling in love before their marriage?

5. Where does Iago tell the search party for Desdemona to meet him after they hear news of her elopement?

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