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

2. How did Desdemona and Othello spend their time when they were falling in love before their marriage?
(a) Walking.
(b) Reading.
(c) Kissing.
(d) Talking.

3. Where does Othello go after his discussion with Brabantio at the inn?
(a) He catches a ship heading to Cyprus.
(b) The Duke's house.
(c) His own house.
(d) Brabantio's house.

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

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) Assures Roderigo that the couple will tire of each other soon.
(c) Lists all of Desdemona's faults.
(d) Encourages him to find a new love.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. What is so different about Desdemona and Othello's relationship?

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

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

5. What does Iago plan to tell Othello once he is in Cyprus with him?

(see the answer key)

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