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

2. Who does Iago choose to be his main pawn in his plan to get revenge against Othello?
(a) Roderigo.
(b) Cassio.
(c) His wife.
(d) Desdemona.

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

4. What does Iago plan to tell Othello once he is in Cyprus with him?
(a) That Roderigo is in love with Desdemona.
(b) That the Duke wants him to return to Venice.
(c) That Cassio does not deserve his promotion.
(d) That Cassio and Desdemona are having an affair.

5. What are Iago and Roderigo discussing as the first scene opens?
(a) The marriage of Othello and Desdemona.
(b) The gossip of the town.
(c) The status of the war.
(d) Iago's wife and her treachery.

Short Answer Questions

1. After Othello sets Iago and Cassio on the watch, who does he leave with on his first night in Cyprus?

2. On what account does Brabantio want to arrest Othello?

3. During their discussion while on watch together, what does Iago urge Cassio to do?

4. Who does Othello compare Cassio to when he sees Cassio fighting?

5. What does the Duke of Cyprus praise about Othello before he comes ashore in Cyprus?

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