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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. Where are the Turks heading at the beginning of the play?
(a) London.
(b) Cyprus.
(c) Verona.
(d) Venice.

2. While talking to Othello in Act 1, Scene 2, what does Iago pretend that he does not like to do?
(a) Tell lies.
(b) Give orders.
(c) Kill men.
(d) Take orders.

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

4. What does the Duke do after hearing both Brabantio and Othello's sides of the story?
(a) Hear Desdemona's version of the story.
(b) Arrest Brabantio for his outrageous accusation.
(c) Test Desdemona for signs of having been bewitched.
(d) Allow Othello to go free.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. How did Desdemona first meet Othello?

2. Where does Iago tell the search party for Desdemona to meet him after they hear news of her elopement?

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

4. How is Brabantio related to Desdemona?

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

(see the answer key)

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