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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 are Iago and Roderigo discussing as the first scene opens?
(a) The status of the war.
(b) The gossip of the town.
(c) Iago's wife and her treachery.
(d) The marriage of Othello and Desdemona.

2. What does Iago plan to tell Othello once he is in Cyprus with him?
(a) That the Duke wants him to return to Venice.
(b) That Cassio and Desdemona are having an affair.
(c) That Cassio does not deserve his promotion.
(d) That Roderigo is in love with Desdemona.

3. What does Iago plan to do to get revenge on Othello?
(a) Pretend to be his servant to get information.
(b) Spread rumors about Cassio.
(c) Get him run out of town because of his race.
(d) Sleep with Desdemona.

4. What does the Duke of Cyprus praise about Othello before he comes ashore in Cyprus?
(a) His courage.
(b) His creativity.
(c) His style.
(d) His love.

5. Who seems to be the only man of stature and honor in the room while Brabantio is raving in the inn?
(a) Iago.
(b) Othello.
(c) Brabantio.
(d) Cassio.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. Who sent the messengers who summon Othello while he is talking to Iago if his love for Desdemona?

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

4. What does Brabantio find that convinces him his daughter really has escaped to get married?

5. Where does Othello go after his discussion with Brabantio at the inn?

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