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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. Who is Cassio most worried about when he comes ashore in Cyprus?
(a) Iago.
(b) Desdemona.
(c) Roderigo.
(d) Othello.

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

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. What does Roderigo want to do after the trial is over and the marriage was declared legitimate?
(a) Kill Iago.
(b) Kill Desdeona.
(c) Kill himself.
(d) Kill Othello.

5. What is the name of the Duke of Cyprus?
(a) Montano.
(b) Montana.
(c) Milano.
(d) Miltana.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does the Duke of Cyprus praise about Othello before he comes ashore in Cyprus?

2. How does Othello act while Brabantio is accusing him of such horrible things at the inn?

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

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

5. What fault in Othello does Iago plan to use to go about destroying Othello's marriage?

(see the answer key)

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