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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 Brabantio find that convinces him his daughter really has escaped to get married?
(a) A receipt for a carriage.
(b) A note.
(c) Her empty bed.
(d) A marriage license.

2. What is Roderigo's first step toward revenge against Othello when he hears of their marriage?
(a) He pays a man to kill Othello.
(b) He tells Brabantio.
(c) He tells a policeman to arrest Othello.
(d) He plots with Iago to frame Othello for infidelity.

3. On what account does Brabantio want to arrest Othello?
(a) Stealing precious jewels from Desdemona.
(b) Kidnapping Desdemona against her will.
(c) Bewitching Desdemona.
(d) Taking Desdemona's virtue.

4. While speaking with Iago in Act 1, Scene 2, what does Othello say he would never give up for Desdemona?
(a) Nothing.
(b) His social reputation.
(c) His military status.
(d) His virtue.

5. 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.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. Who is one of the messengers who summons Othello while he is talking to Iago of his love for Desdemona?

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

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

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

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