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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. How does Cassio greet Iago's wife when they enter the Duke of Cyprus's court?
(a) He bows to her.
(b) He embraces her.
(c) He kisses her.
(d) He ignores her.

2. Why is Roderigo so unhappy about Desdemona's marriage?
(a) He hates Othello.
(b) He lost a bet.
(c) He loves Desdemona.
(d) He wants his son to marry Desdemona.

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

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

5. What does Iago tell Cassio is the reason for Othello being at the inn?
(a) Othello is getting ready to travel.
(b) Othellos is married.
(c) Othello wanted a drink with friends.
(d) Othello is running from the law.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. What is the big event of Act 2, Scene 2 in honor of?

3. What does Brabantio think will happen once he presents his case against Othello at the Duke's house?

4. What drives the plot of this play?

5. Who does Iago notice doting on Desdemona while in the court of the Duke of Cyprus?

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