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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 sent the messengers who summon Othello while he is talking to Iago if his love for Desdemona?
(a) The Duke.
(b) General Stringham.
(c) Brabantio.
(d) Desdemona.

2. What does Iago tell Cassio is the reason for Othello being at the inn?
(a) Othellos is married.
(b) Othello is running from the law.
(c) Othello is getting ready to travel.
(d) Othello wanted a drink with friends.

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

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

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

Short Answer Questions

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

2. What is the Duke discussing when he is first seen in the play?

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

4. Why is Roderigo so unhappy about Desdemona's marriage?

5. How did Desdemona and Othello spend their time when they were falling in love before their marriage?

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