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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 Iago plan to tell Othello once he is in Cyprus with him?
(a) That Roderigo is in love with Desdemona.
(b) That Cassio does not deserve his promotion.
(c) That Cassio and Desdemona are having an affair.
(d) That the Duke wants him to return to Venice.

2. How do Iago and Roderigo wake up Brabantio to tell him of the marriage?
(a) They knock on the door.
(b) They knock on his window while he is sleeping.
(c) They rush into the house after the doorman opens the door.
(d) They sneak into his bedroom.

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

4. What does Brabantio do when he hears that Desdemona really does love Othello?
(a) He disowns her.
(b) He embraces his new son.
(c) He attacks Othello.
(d) He slaps her and spits on her in public.

5. What does Roderigo want to do after the trial is over and the marriage was declared legitimate?
(a) Kill Iago.
(b) Kill Othello.
(c) Kill Desdeona.
(d) Kill himself.

Short Answer Questions

1. While talking to Othello in Act 1, Scene 2, what does Iago pretend that he does not like to do?

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

3. What does Iago plan to do to get revenge on Othello?

4. On what account does Brabantio want to arrest Othello?

5. Why does Brabantio think Othello has the power of bewitchment?

(see the answer key)

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