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

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

3. Who is Brabantio referring to when he says, "It would have been better if she had married even you."
(a) Roberto.
(b) Cassio.
(c) Roderigo.
(d) Iago.

4. Who is one of the messengers who summons Othello while he is talking to Iago of his love for Desdemona?
(a) Roderigo.
(b) Cassio.
(c) Brabantio.
(d) General Stringham.

5. What does Iago plan to tell Othello once he is in Cyprus with him?
(a) That Cassio does not deserve his promotion.
(b) That the Duke wants him to return to Venice.
(c) That Roderigo is in love with Desdemona.
(d) That Cassio and Desdemona are having an affair.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Iago tell Cassio is the reason for Othello being at the inn?

2. How is Brabantio related to Desdemona?

3. How does Igao comfort Roderigo after the trial is over and the marriage is declared legitimate?

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

5. Where does Iago tell the search party for Desdemona to meet him after they hear news of her elopement?

(see the answer key)

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