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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. When Othello is questioned at the inn, what reason does he give for marrying Desdemona?
(a) She is very beautiful.
(b) She has a lot of money.
(c) He has had a vision about her.
(d) He loves her.

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

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

4. Who does Iago choose to be his main pawn in his plan to get revenge against Othello?
(a) Desdemona.
(b) Cassio.
(c) Roderigo.
(d) His wife.

5. While speaking with Iago in Act 1, Scene 2, what does Othello say he would never give up for Desdemona?
(a) His virtue.
(b) His military status.
(c) His social reputation.
(d) Nothing.

Short Answer Questions

1. Where are the Turks heading at the beginning of the play?

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

3. What is the name of the Duke of Cyprus?

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

5. What does Iago swear to do to Othello and Desdemona's 'fine tuned' love?

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