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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. Who does Cassio fight with on his first night in Cyprus?
(a) Roderigo.
(b) Iago.
(c) Miltano.
(d) Montano.

2. What fault in Othello does Iago plan to use to go about destroying Othello's marriage?
(a) His arrogance.
(b) His jealousy.
(c) His lusty past.
(d) His dishonesty.

3. What drives the plot of this play?
(a) The whims of the narrator.
(b) The historical events.
(c) The crises of the society.
(d) The choices of the characters.

4. Who has declared the big event for Act 2, Scene 2?
(a) The Duke of Cyprus.
(b) Iago.
(c) Othello.
(d) The Duke of Venice.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Iago plan to tell Othello once he is in Cyprus with him?

2. What does Brabantio think will happen once he presents his case against Othello at the Duke's house?

3. How does Cassio describe Desdemona to the Duke of Cyprus?

4. What is the name of the Duke of Cyprus?

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

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