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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Act 3, Scene 1.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. How do Iago and Roderigo wake up Brabantio to tell him of the marriage?
(a) They knock on his window while he is sleeping.
(b) They rush into the house after the doorman opens the door.
(c) They knock on the door.
(d) They sneak into his bedroom.

2. What is the shortest scene in the book?
(a) Act 1, Scene 4.
(b) Act 2, Scene 3.
(c) Act 3, Scene 1.
(d) Act 2, Scene 2.

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

4. Where are the Turks heading at the beginning of the play?
(a) London.
(b) Venice.
(c) Cyprus.
(d) Verona.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Iago tell Cassio is the reason for Othello being at the inn?

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

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

4. On what account does Brabantio want to arrest Othello?

5. How does Iago plan to ruin Othello's marriage?

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