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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. What does Brabantio think will happen once he presents his case against Othello at the Duke's house?
(a) Brabantio fears that Othello will bewitch them just as he has Desdemona.
(b) Brabantio thinks the Senate will agree with him.
(c) Brabantio knows the Duke was in love with Desdemona, so the Duke will side with him.
(d) Brabantio fears that the Duke will side with Othello.

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

3. What does Iago tell Cassio is the reason for Othello being at the inn?
(a) Othello is getting ready to travel.
(b) Othello wanted a drink with friends.
(c) Othellos is married.
(d) Othello is running from the law.

4. Why is Iago so upset with Othello at the beginning of the play?
(a) He married Desdemona.
(b) He is a moor.
(c) He promoted Cassio instead of Iago.
(d) He slept with his wife.

5. What is the Duke discussing when he is first seen in the play?
(a) His wife's sickness.
(b) The Tukish fleet and their destination.
(c) Brabantio's accusation of Othello.
(d) Othello's marriage.

Short Answer Questions

1. Where does Othello go after his discussion with Brabantio at the inn?

2. Why is Roderigo so unhappy about Desdemona's marriage?

3. Who is ordered to attend Desdemona on her journey to Cyprus?

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

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

(see the answer key)

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