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

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

3. What fault in Othello does Iago plan to use to go about destroying Othello's marriage?
(a) His dishonesty.
(b) His lusty past.
(c) His arrogance.
(d) His jealousy.

4. How does Othello act while Brabantio is accusing him of such horrible things at the inn?
(a) He is scared and tries to run.
(b) He is patient and understanding.
(c) He is angry and offended.
(d) He is not at all surprised and acts as if he were expecting this.

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

Short Answer Questions

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

2. What does the Duke order Othello to do before hearing what Brabantio has to say?

3. How is Brabantio related to Desdemona?

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

5. Who does Iago choose to be his main pawn in his plan to get revenge against Othello?

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