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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 is Brabantio referring to when he says, "It would have been better if she had married even you."
(a) Iago.
(b) Cassio.
(c) Roberto.
(d) Roderigo.

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

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

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

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

Short Answer Questions

1. What do Othello and Desdemona do when they meet each other in Cyprus?

2. What is Roderigo's first step toward revenge against Othello when he hears of their marriage?

3. How does Igao comfort Roderigo after the trial is over and the marriage is declared legitimate?

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

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

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