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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 find that convinces him his daughter really has escaped to get married?
(a) A marriage license.
(b) Her empty bed.
(c) A note.
(d) A receipt for a carriage.

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

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

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

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

Short Answer Questions

1. How does Igao comfort Roderigo after the trial is over and the marriage is declared legitimate?

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

3. What does Roderigo want to do after the trial is over and the marriage was declared legitimate?

4. What are Iago and Roderigo discussing as the first scene opens?

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

(see the answer key)

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