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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 does the Duke order Othello to do before hearing what Brabantio has to say?
(a) Depart to spy on the Turks.
(b) Take an oath of honesty.
(c) Leave to fight the Ottomans.
(d) Await his trial time in the jail.

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

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

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

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

Short Answer Questions

1. Who is ordered to attend Desdemona on her journey to Cyprus?

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

3. What destroyed the Turkish ships that were heading towards Cyprus?

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

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

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