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

2. Why does Brabantio think Othello has the power of bewitchment?
(a) This is widely rumored about Othello.
(b) Iago told him this.
(c) He has seen Othello do it to others.
(d) He is a moor.

3. What does Iago swear to do to Othello and Desdemona's 'fine tuned' love?
(a) Put it to rest.
(b) Increase the harmony.
(c) Make them both sing solos.
(d) Fill their lives with dischord.

4. Who is Cassio most worried about when he comes ashore in Cyprus?
(a) Desdemona.
(b) Roderigo.
(c) Iago.
(d) Othello.

5. 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) Brabantio's accusation of Othello.
(d) His wife's sickness.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who is one of the messengers who summons Othello while he is talking to Iago of his love for Desdemona?

2. What does Iago mock about his wife after Cassio greets her in the court of the Duke of Cyprus?

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

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

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

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