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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 does Brabantio think will happen once he presents his case against Othello at the Duke's house?
(a) Brabantio fears that the Duke will side with Othello.
(b) Brabantio fears that Othello will bewitch them just as he has Desdemona.
(c) Brabantio knows the Duke was in love with Desdemona, so the Duke will side with him.
(d) Brabantio thinks the Senate will agree with him.

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

3. Who is Brabantio referring to when he says, "It would have been better if she had married even you."
(a) Cassio.
(b) Iago.
(c) Roderigo.
(d) Roberto.

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

5. How is Brabantio related to Desdemona?
(a) He is her grandfather.
(b) He is her godfather.
(c) He is her uncle.
(d) He is her father.

Short Answer Questions

1. What is the Duke discussing when he is first seen in the play?

2. How did Desdemona first meet Othello?

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

4. On what account does Brabantio want to arrest Othello?

5. How do Iago and Roderigo wake up Brabantio to tell him of the marriage?

(see the answer key)

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