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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Act 2, Scene 3.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. On what account does Brabantio want to arrest Othello?
(a) Bewitching Desdemona.
(b) Stealing precious jewels from Desdemona.
(c) Taking Desdemona's virtue.
(d) Kidnapping Desdemona against her will.

2. What does Othello do to punish Cassio for his fighting?
(a) Has him arrested.
(b) Strips him of his title.
(c) Chides him publicly.
(d) Beats him publicly.

3. Where are the Turks heading at the beginning of the play?
(a) Cyprus.
(b) London.
(c) Venice.
(d) Verona.

4. What does Brabantio do when he hears that Desdemona really does love Othello?
(a) He disowns her.
(b) He embraces his new son.
(c) He attacks Othello.
(d) He slaps her and spits on her in public.

5. When Othello is questioned at the inn, what reason does he give for marrying Desdemona?
(a) He loves her.
(b) She is very beautiful.
(c) She has a lot of money.
(d) He has had a vision about her.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. Who seems to be the only man of stature and honor in the room while Brabantio is raving in the inn?

3. What is Cassio most worried about after his punishment?

4. What drives the plot of this play?

5. What does Iago tell Roderigo to do during the first night they are in Cyprus?

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