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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. To what genre is this play categorized?
(a) A romance.
(b) A comedy.
(c) A tragedy.
(d) A drama.

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

3. What does the Duke order Othello to do before hearing what Brabantio has to say?
(a) Await his trial time in the jail.
(b) Depart to spy on the Turks.
(c) Leave to fight the Ottomans.
(d) Take an oath of honesty.

4. During their discussion while on watch together, what does Iago urge Cassio to do?
(a) Gamble his salary.
(b) Drink some wine.
(c) Pursue Desdemona.
(d) Report Roderigo for behavior unbecoming of an officer.

5. What is the name of Iago's wife?
(a) Emily.
(b) Emma.
(c) Emilia.
(d) Emeline.

Short Answer Questions

1. Why is Cassio so hesitant to do what Iago is pressuring him to do?

2. Why is Iago so upset with Othello at the beginning of the play?

3. What does Iago think of a woman's opinion?

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

5. Who does Iago tell Cassio to confer with about finding forgiveness from Othello after his brawl in the street?

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