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

2. What does Iago tell Roderigo to do during the first night they are in Cyprus?
(a) Get Cassio drunk.
(b) Anger Cassio.
(c) Spread ugly rumors of Othello.
(d) Take advantage of Desdemona.

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

4. What is the Duke discussing when he is first seen in the play?
(a) Brabantio's accusation of Othello.
(b) Othello's marriage.
(c) The Tukish fleet and their destination.
(d) His wife's sickness.

5. How does Cassio describe Desdemona to the Duke of Cyprus?
(a) She is too wonderful for poets to describe.
(b) She is crafty and conniving as evidenced by her elopement.
(c) She is simple and sweet.
(d) She is a gold digger looking for wealth and power.

Short Answer Questions

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

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

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

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

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

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