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

2. Who sent the messengers who summon Othello while he is talking to Iago if his love for Desdemona?
(a) General Stringham.
(b) The Duke.
(c) Desdemona.
(d) Brabantio.

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

4. How does Othello act while Brabantio is accusing him of such horrible things at the inn?
(a) He is angry and offended.
(b) He is not at all surprised and acts as if he were expecting this.
(c) He is scared and tries to run.
(d) He is patient and understanding.

5. What does Cassio call himself after he has been punished for his brawl in the street of Cyprus?
(a) A fool.
(b) A beggar.
(c) No more than a man.
(d) A beast.

Short Answer Questions

1. Where does Iago tell the search party for Desdemona to meet him after they hear news of her elopement?

2. What is announced in Act 2, Scene 2?

3. To what genre is this play categorized?

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

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

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