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

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

3. How does Igao comfort Roderigo after the trial is over and the marriage is declared legitimate?
(a) Assures Roderigo that the couple will tire of each other soon.
(b) Lists all of Desdemona's faults.
(c) Points out that Desdemona has a beautiful sister.
(d) Encourages him to find a new love.

4. 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.

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

Short Answer Questions

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

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

3. What does Iago plan to do to get revenge on Othello?

4. How did Desdemona first meet Othello?

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

(see the answer key)

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