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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 the Duke do after hearing both Brabantio and Othello's sides of the story?
(a) Test Desdemona for signs of having been bewitched.
(b) Hear Desdemona's version of the story.
(c) Arrest Brabantio for his outrageous accusation.
(d) Allow Othello to go free.

2. Who is ordered to attend Desdemona on her journey to Cyprus?
(a) Cassio.
(b) Roderigo.
(c) Iago and his wife.
(d) Brabantio.

3. What does the Duke order Othello to do before hearing what Brabantio has to say?
(a) Depart to spy on the Turks.
(b) Await his trial time in the jail.
(c) Leave to fight the Ottomans.
(d) Take an oath of honesty.

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

5. What does Brabantio think will happen once he presents his case against Othello at the Duke's house?
(a) Brabantio thinks the Senate will agree with him.
(b) Brabantio fears that the Duke will side with Othello.
(c) Brabantio knows the Duke was in love with Desdemona, so the Duke will side with him.
(d) Brabantio fears that Othello will bewitch them just as he has Desdemona.

Short Answer Questions

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

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

3. While speaking with Iago in Act 1, Scene 2, what does Othello say he would never give up for Desdemona?

4. Who is Brabantio referring to when he says, "It would have been better if she had married even you."

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

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