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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. What destroyed the Turkish ships that were heading towards Cyprus?
(a) A mutinous attack.
(b) A storm.
(c) A hidden coral reef.
(d) Othello's crew.

2. How does Cassio greet Iago's wife when they enter the Duke of Cyprus's court?
(a) He embraces her.
(b) He kisses her.
(c) He bows to her.
(d) He ignores her.

3. 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) Arrest Brabantio for his outrageous accusation.
(c) Allow Othello to go free.
(d) Hear Desdemona's version of the story.

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. How do Iago and Roderigo wake up Brabantio to tell him of the marriage?
(a) They sneak into his bedroom.
(b) They knock on the door.
(c) They rush into the house after the doorman opens the door.
(d) They knock on his window while he is sleeping.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. While talking to Othello in Act 1, Scene 2, what does Iago pretend that he does not like to do?

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

4. Why does Iago think he should have been promoted instead of Cassio?

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

(see the answer key)

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