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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 so different about Desdemona and Othello's relationship?
(a) Othello is a black man and Desdemona is a white woman.
(b) Desdemona is much older then Othello.
(c) Desdemona has alread been married twice.
(d) Othello has been promised to another woman for years.

2. What does the Duke do after hearing both Brabantio and Othello's sides of the story?
(a) Test Desdemona for signs of having been bewitched.
(b) Arrest Brabantio for his outrageous accusation.
(c) Allow Othello to go free.
(d) Hear Desdemona's version of the story.

3. Where are the Turks heading at the beginning of the play?
(a) London.
(b) Cyprus.
(c) Venice.
(d) Verona.

4. What is announced in Act 2, Scene 2?
(a) A trial.
(b) A wedding.
(c) A mass feast.
(d) An invasion.

5. What is the name of the Duke of Cyprus?
(a) Montana.
(b) Montano.
(c) Milano.
(d) Miltana.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. What does the Duke of Cyprus praise about Othello before he comes ashore in Cyprus?

3. Who does Iago reveal his entire plan to after everyone else leaves the Duke's court in Cyprus?

4. How do Iago and Roderigo wake up Brabantio to tell him of the marriage?

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

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