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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 is Brabantio referring to when he says, "It would have been better if she had married even you."
(a) Roberto.
(b) Iago.
(c) Cassio.
(d) Roderigo.

2. How is Brabantio related to Desdemona?
(a) He is her godfather.
(b) He is her uncle.
(c) He is her grandfather.
(d) He is her father.

3. What is the big event of Act 2, Scene 2 in honor of?
(a) The capture of a Turkish spy.
(b) The Turks who have tried to invade.
(c) Othello and Desdemona's marriage.
(d) The victory over the Turks.

4. What do Othello and Desdemona do when they meet each other in Cyprus?
(a) Kiss passionately.
(b) Blush and act embarrassed.
(c) Chide each other for scaring the other.
(d) Embrace warmly.

5. How does Desdemona feel about Iago's description of the perfect woman?
(a) It is more thoughtful than she would have expected.
(b) It is kind and sweet.
(c) It is irrational and sexist.
(d) It describes herself to a tee.

Short Answer Questions

1. How does Cassio greet Iago's wife when they enter the Duke of Cyprus's court?

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

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

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

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

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