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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 seems to be the only man of stature and honor in the room while Brabantio is raving in the inn?
(a) Iago.
(b) Othello.
(c) Cassio.
(d) Brabantio.

2. What is the Duke discussing when he is first seen in the play?
(a) Brabantio's accusation of Othello.
(b) Othello's marriage.
(c) His wife's sickness.
(d) The Tukish fleet and their destination.

3. After Othello sets Iago and Cassio on the watch, who does he leave with on his first night in Cyprus?
(a) Emilia.
(b) The Duke.
(c) A dancer.
(d) Desdemona.

4. How does Othello act while Brabantio is accusing him of such horrible things at the inn?
(a) He is patient and understanding.
(b) He is scared and tries to run.
(c) He is not at all surprised and acts as if he were expecting this.
(d) He is angry and offended.

5. Who sent the messengers who summon Othello while he is talking to Iago if his love for Desdemona?
(a) Brabantio.
(b) Desdemona.
(c) The Duke.
(d) General Stringham.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does the Duke order Othello to do before hearing what Brabantio has to say?

2. How does Cassio describe Desdemona to the Duke of Cyprus?

3. What does Iago swear to do to Othello and Desdemona's 'fine tuned' love?

4. What does Iago mock about his wife after Cassio greets her in the court of the Duke of Cyprus?

5. How is Brabantio related to Desdemona?

(see the answer key)

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