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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Act 2, Scene 1.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. How does Desdemona feel about Iago's description of the perfect woman?
(a) It is kind and sweet.
(b) It describes herself to a tee.
(c) It is more thoughtful than she would have expected.
(d) It is irrational and sexist.

2. How does Cassio describe Desdemona to the Duke of Cyprus?
(a) She is a gold digger looking for wealth and power.
(b) She is crafty and conniving as evidenced by her elopement.
(c) She is too wonderful for poets to describe.
(d) She is simple and sweet.

3. Why is Iago so upset with Othello at the beginning of the play?
(a) He married Desdemona.
(b) He slept with his wife.
(c) He promoted Cassio instead of Iago.
(d) He is a moor.

4. How is Brabantio related to Desdemona?
(a) He is her godfather.
(b) He is her grandfather.
(c) He is her father.
(d) He is her uncle.

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

Short Answer Questions

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

2. How does Cassio greet Iago's wife when they enter the Duke of Cyprus's court?

3. Why does Brabantio think Othello has the power of bewitchment?

4. What does the Duke do after hearing both Brabantio and Othello's sides of the story?

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

(see the answer key)

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