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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. What is announced in Act 2, Scene 2?
(a) A mass feast.
(b) An invasion.
(c) A wedding.
(d) A trial.

2. How does Igao comfort Roderigo after the trial is over and the marriage is declared legitimate?
(a) Points out that Desdemona has a beautiful sister.
(b) Lists all of Desdemona's faults.
(c) Assures Roderigo that the couple will tire of each other soon.
(d) Encourages him to find a new love.

3. How did Desdemona and Othello spend their time when they were falling in love before their marriage?
(a) Talking.
(b) Kissing.
(c) Walking.
(d) Reading.

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

5. Why is Iago so upset with Othello at the beginning of the play?
(a) He slept with his wife.
(b) He married Desdemona.
(c) He promoted Cassio instead of Iago.
(d) He is a moor.

Short Answer Questions

1. Where does Iago tell the search party for Desdemona to meet him after they hear news of her elopement?

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

3. Who does Iago notice doting on Desdemona while in the court of the Duke of Cyprus?

4. Why does Iago think he should have been promoted instead of Cassio?

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

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