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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. While talking to Othello in Act 1, Scene 2, what does Iago pretend that he does not like to do?
(a) Take orders.
(b) Tell lies.
(c) Kill men.
(d) Give orders.

2. Where does Iago tell the search party for Desdemona to meet him after they hear news of her elopement?
(a) Othello's house.
(b) Brabantio's house.
(c) The inn.
(d) The town square.

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

4. Who is one of the messengers who summons Othello while he is talking to Iago of his love for Desdemona?
(a) General Stringham.
(b) Roderigo.
(c) Cassio.
(d) Brabantio.

5. Who does Iago notice doting on Desdemona while in the court of the Duke of Cyprus?
(a) The Duke.
(b) Roderigo.
(c) A messenger.
(d) Cassio.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. What do Othello and Desdemona do when they meet each other in Cyprus?

3. How is Brabantio related to Desdemona?

4. What is the shortest scene in the book?

5. What does Iago mock about his wife after Cassio greets her in the court of the Duke of Cyprus?

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