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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 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.

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

3. What is Roderigo's first step toward revenge against Othello when he hears of their marriage?
(a) He pays a man to kill Othello.
(b) He plots with Iago to frame Othello for infidelity.
(c) He tells Brabantio.
(d) He tells a policeman to arrest Othello.

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

5. Why does Iago think he should have been promoted instead of Cassio?
(a) Cassio has no real military experience.
(b) Iago has seniority.
(c) Cassio is known for having a drinking and gambling problem.
(d) Cassio has a criminal record.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who is one of the messengers who summons Othello while he is talking to Iago of his love for Desdemona?

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

3. What does Brabantio do when he hears that Desdemona really does love Othello?

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

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

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