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

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

3. While talking to Othello in Act 1, Scene 2, what does Iago pretend that he does not like to do?
(a) Tell lies.
(b) Kill men.
(c) Take orders.
(d) Give orders.

4. How did Desdemona first meet Othello?
(a) He saved her from bandits on the road.
(b) She met him at the market place.
(c) He saw her and admired her beauty, so he appraoched her on the street.
(d) Her father invited him over for dinner to tell his tales of war.

5. What does the Duke order Othello to do before hearing what Brabantio has to say?
(a) Await his trial time in the jail.
(b) Take an oath of honesty.
(c) Leave to fight the Ottomans.
(d) Depart to spy on the Turks.

Short Answer Questions

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

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

3. What does Brabantio think will happen once he presents his case against Othello at the Duke's house?

4. While speaking with Iago in Act 1, Scene 2, what does Othello say he would never give up for Desdemona?

5. Who is ordered to attend Desdemona on her journey to Cyprus?

(see the answer key)

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