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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 Iago's wife?
(a) Emilia.
(b) Emily.
(c) Emma.
(d) Emeline.

2. Who does Iago reveal his entire plan to after everyone else leaves the Duke's court in Cyprus?
(a) Roderigo.
(b) The audience.
(c) The Duke.
(d) Cassio.

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

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

5. What are Iago and Roderigo discussing as the first scene opens?
(a) The marriage of Othello and Desdemona.
(b) The gossip of the town.
(c) The status of the war.
(d) Iago's wife and her treachery.

Short Answer Questions

1. How does Othello act while Brabantio is accusing him of such horrible things at the inn?

2. Why is Iago so upset with Othello at the beginning of the play?

3. While speaking with Iago in Act 1, Scene 2, what does Othello say he would never give up for Desdemona?

4. How does Desdemona feel about Iago's description of the perfect woman?

5. Where does Othello go after his discussion with Brabantio at the inn?

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