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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 is Brabantio related to Desdemona?
(a) He is her father.
(b) He is her godfather.
(c) He is her uncle.
(d) He is her grandfather.

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

3. How does Othello act while Brabantio is accusing him of such horrible things at the inn?
(a) He is scared and tries to run.
(b) He is not at all surprised and acts as if he were expecting this.
(c) He is patient and understanding.
(d) He is angry and offended.

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

5. What is so different about Desdemona and Othello's relationship?
(a) Desdemona has alread been married twice.
(b) Othello has been promised to another woman for years.
(c) Othello is a black man and Desdemona is a white woman.
(d) Desdemona is much older then Othello.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Brabantio think will happen once he presents his case against Othello at the Duke's house?

2. What does Roderigo want to do after the trial is over and the marriage was declared legitimate?

3. What does Brabantio find that convinces him his daughter really has escaped to get married?

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

5. Why is Iago so upset with Othello at the beginning of the play?

(see the answer key)

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