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

2. What is the shortest scene in the book?
(a) Act 2, Scene 2.
(b) Act 3, Scene 1.
(c) Act 1, Scene 4.
(d) Act 2, Scene 3.

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

4. What does Iago plan to tell Othello once he is in Cyprus with him?
(a) That Roderigo is in love with Desdemona.
(b) That Cassio does not deserve his promotion.
(c) That the Duke wants him to return to Venice.
(d) That Cassio and Desdemona are having an affair.

5. What does Roderigo want to do after the trial is over and the marriage was declared legitimate?
(a) Kill himself.
(b) Kill Othello.
(c) Kill Desdeona.
(d) Kill Iago.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who sent the messengers who summon Othello while he is talking to Iago if his love for Desdemona?

2. Who is Cassio most worried about when he comes ashore in Cyprus?

3. What is the Duke discussing when he is first seen in the play?

4. How does Iago plan to ruin Othello's marriage?

5. Where does Iago tell the search party for Desdemona to meet him after they hear news of her elopement?

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