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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. How does Othello act while Brabantio is accusing him of such horrible things at the inn?
(a) He is not at all surprised and acts as if he were expecting this.
(b) He is patient and understanding.
(c) He is scared and tries to run.
(d) He is angry and offended.

2. 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.

3. What is so different about Desdemona and Othello's relationship?
(a) Desdemona has alread been married twice.
(b) Othello is a black man and Desdemona is a white woman.
(c) Desdemona is much older then Othello.
(d) Othello has been promised to another woman for years.

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 military status.
(c) His social reputation.
(d) His virtue.

5. 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.

Short Answer Questions

1. How is Brabantio related to Desdemona?

2. Who sent the messengers who summon Othello while he is talking to Iago if his love for Desdemona?

3. When Othello is questioned at the inn, what reason does he give for marrying Desdemona?

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

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

(see the answer key)

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