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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) Iago.
(c) Roderigo.
(d) Roberto.

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

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

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

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

Short Answer Questions

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

2. What is Roderigo's first step toward revenge against Othello when he hears of their marriage?

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

4. What are Iago and Roderigo discussing as the first scene opens?

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

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