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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 is Roderigo's first step toward revenge against Othello when he hears of their marriage?
(a) He pays a man to kill Othello.
(b) He plots with Iago to frame Othello for infidelity.
(c) He tells a policeman to arrest Othello.
(d) He tells Brabantio.

2. 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.

3. What is so different about Desdemona and Othello's relationship?
(a) Othello is a black man and Desdemona is a white woman.
(b) Desdemona has alread been married twice.
(c) Desdemona is much older then Othello.
(d) Othello has been promised to another woman for years.

4. How do Iago and Roderigo wake up Brabantio to tell him of the marriage?
(a) They knock on his window while he is sleeping.
(b) They rush into the house after the doorman opens the door.
(c) They knock on the door.
(d) They sneak into his bedroom.

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

Short Answer Questions

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

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

3. What does the Duke do after hearing both Brabantio and Othello's sides of the story?

4. Who does Iago choose to be his main pawn in his plan to get revenge against Othello?

5. What destroyed the Turkish ships that were heading towards Cyprus?

(see the answer key)

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