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

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

3. What does the Duke order Othello to do before hearing what Brabantio has to say?
(a) Take an oath of honesty.
(b) Await his trial time in the jail.
(c) Depart to spy on the Turks.
(d) Leave to fight the Ottomans.

4. How did Desdemona first meet Othello?
(a) He saved her from bandits on the road.
(b) He saw her and admired her beauty, so he appraoched her on the street.
(c) Her father invited him over for dinner to tell his tales of war.
(d) She met him at the market place.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. Why does Iago think he should have been promoted instead of Cassio?

2. What does Iago tell Cassio is the reason for Othello being at the inn?

3. Who does Iago choose to be his main pawn in his plan to get revenge against Othello?

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

5. While speaking with Iago in Act 1, Scene 2, what does Othello say he would never give up for Desdemona?

(see the answer key)

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