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

2. How did Desdemona and Othello spend their time when they were falling in love before their marriage?
(a) Kissing.
(b) Walking.
(c) Talking.
(d) Reading.

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

4. Why is Roderigo so unhappy about Desdemona's marriage?
(a) He hates Othello.
(b) He lost a bet.
(c) He wants his son to marry Desdemona.
(d) He loves Desdemona.

5. Who does Iago reveal his entire plan to after everyone else leaves the Duke's court in Cyprus?
(a) Cassio.
(b) The Duke.
(c) Roderigo.
(d) The audience.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. What is so different about Desdemona and Othello's relationship?

3. What is Roderigo's first step toward revenge against Othello when he hears of their marriage?

4. Where does Iago tell the search party for Desdemona to meet him after they hear news of her elopement?

5. How does Igao comfort Roderigo after the trial is over and the marriage is declared legitimate?

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