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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 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.

2. Who is Cassio most worried about when he comes ashore in Cyprus?
(a) Iago.
(b) Desdemona.
(c) Othello.
(d) Roderigo.

3. What does Brabantio do when he hears that Desdemona really does love Othello?
(a) He disowns her.
(b) He attacks Othello.
(c) He slaps her and spits on her in public.
(d) He embraces his new son.

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

5. How does Iago plan to ruin Othello's marriage?
(a) Make Othello think that Desdemona is unfaithful.
(b) Woo Desdemona himself.
(c) Frame Othello for a murder.
(d) Make Othello cheat on Desdemona.

Short Answer Questions

1. How did Desdemona and Othello spend their time when they were falling in love before their marriage?

2. What does Iago plan to tell Othello once he is in Cyprus with him?

3. How is Brabantio related to Desdemona?

4. To what genre is this play categorized?

5. How does Desdemona feel about Iago's description of the perfect woman?

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