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

2. What does Iago swear to do to Othello and Desdemona's 'fine tuned' love?
(a) Fill their lives with dischord.
(b) Make them both sing solos.
(c) Put it to rest.
(d) Increase the harmony.

3. To what genre is this play categorized?
(a) A drama.
(b) A romance.
(c) A comedy.
(d) A tragedy.

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

5. How did Desdemona and Othello spend their time when they were falling in love before their marriage?
(a) Talking.
(b) Reading.
(c) Walking.
(d) Kissing.

Short Answer Questions

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

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

3. What does Iago tell Roderigo to do during the first night they are in Cyprus?

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

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

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