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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 Cassio most worried about after his punishment?
(a) The expensive clothes that were ruined in the brawl.
(b) The loss of his reputation.
(c) The drop in pay.
(d) Desdemona's opinion of him.

2. What does Iago swear to do to Othello and Desdemona's 'fine tuned' love?
(a) Put it to rest.
(b) Fill their lives with dischord.
(c) Make them both sing solos.
(d) Increase the harmony.

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

4. What destroyed the Turkish ships that were heading towards Cyprus?
(a) A storm.
(b) A mutinous attack.
(c) A hidden coral reef.
(d) Othello's crew.

5. What does Iago tell Cassio is the reason for Othello being at the inn?
(a) Othello wanted a drink with friends.
(b) Othellos is married.
(c) Othello is getting ready to travel.
(d) Othello is running from the law.

Short Answer Questions

1. How did Desdemona first meet Othello?

2. How does Othello act while Brabantio is accusing him of such horrible things at the inn?

3. To what genre is this play categorized?

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

5. What does Othello do to punish Cassio for his fighting?

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