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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Act 1, Scene 3.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. How does Igao comfort Roderigo after the trial is over and the marriage is declared legitimate?
(a) Assures Roderigo that the couple will tire of each other soon.
(b) Encourages him to find a new love.
(c) Points out that Desdemona has a beautiful sister.
(d) Lists all of Desdemona's faults.

2. How do Iago and Roderigo wake up Brabantio to tell him of the marriage?
(a) They rush into the house after the doorman opens the door.
(b) They sneak into his bedroom.
(c) They knock on the door.
(d) They knock on his window while he is sleeping.

3. What does Iago plan to do to get revenge on Othello?
(a) Get him run out of town because of his race.
(b) Pretend to be his servant to get information.
(c) Spread rumors about Cassio.
(d) Sleep with Desdemona.

4. What does Brabantio find that convinces him his daughter really has escaped to get married?
(a) A note.
(b) A receipt for a carriage.
(c) A marriage license.
(d) Her empty bed.

5. Why does Brabantio think Othello has the power of bewitchment?
(a) Iago told him this.
(b) He has seen Othello do it to others.
(c) This is widely rumored about Othello.
(d) He is a moor.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. Who seems to be the only man of stature and honor in the room while Brabantio is raving in the inn?

3. How does Othello act while Brabantio is accusing him of such horrible things at the inn?

4. What does the Duke do after hearing both Brabantio and Othello's sides of the story?

5. What is so different about Desdemona and Othello's relationship?

(see the answer key)

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