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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. When Othello is questioned at the inn, what reason does he give for marrying Desdemona?
(a) He loves her.
(b) He has had a vision about her.
(c) She has a lot of money.
(d) She is very beautiful.

2. 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.

3. Who does Iago choose to be his main pawn in his plan to get revenge against Othello?
(a) His wife.
(b) Desdemona.
(c) Cassio.
(d) Roderigo.

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

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

Short Answer Questions

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

2. Who sent the messengers who summon Othello while he is talking to Iago if his love for Desdemona?

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

4. Where are the Turks heading at the beginning of the play?

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

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