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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. Why is Roderigo so unhappy about Desdemona's marriage?
(a) He loves Desdemona.
(b) He lost a bet.
(c) He wants his son to marry Desdemona.
(d) He hates Othello.

2. After Othello sets Iago and Cassio on the watch, who does he leave with on his first night in Cyprus?
(a) A dancer.
(b) Emilia.
(c) Desdemona.
(d) The Duke.

3. How does Iago plan to ruin Othello's marriage?
(a) Woo Desdemona himself.
(b) Frame Othello for a murder.
(c) Make Othello cheat on Desdemona.
(d) Make Othello think that Desdemona is unfaithful.

4. What is the shortest scene in the book?
(a) Act 1, Scene 4.
(b) Act 2, Scene 3.
(c) Act 2, Scene 2.
(d) Act 3, Scene 1.

5. While speaking with Iago in Act 1, Scene 2, what does Othello say he would never give up for Desdemona?
(a) Nothing.
(b) His virtue.
(c) His social reputation.
(d) His military status.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. Who does Montano want to report to Othello for behavior unbecoming of an officer on the first night in Cyprus?

3. What does the Duke do after hearing both Brabantio and Othello's sides of the story?

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

5. What fault in Othello does Iago plan to use to go about destroying Othello's marriage?

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