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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. Why is Cassio so hesitant to do what Iago is pressuring him to do?
(a) He knows that pursuing a married woman is wrong.
(b) He has lost a fortune to gambling.
(c) He does not hold his liquor well.
(d) Roderigo is his good friend.

2. How did Desdemona and Othello spend their time when they were falling in love before their marriage?
(a) Reading.
(b) Walking.
(c) Talking.
(d) Kissing.

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

4. Why does Brabantio think Othello has the power of bewitchment?
(a) Iago told him this.
(b) He has seen Othello do it to others.
(c) This is widely rumored about Othello.
(d) He is a moor.

5. What does the Duke do after hearing both Brabantio and Othello's sides of the story?
(a) Arrest Brabantio for his outrageous accusation.
(b) Allow Othello to go free.
(c) Test Desdemona for signs of having been bewitched.
(d) Hear Desdemona's version of the story.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Brabantio find that convinces him his daughter really has escaped to get married?

2. What does Iago mock about his wife after Cassio greets her in the court of the Duke of Cyprus?

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

4. To what genre is this play categorized?

5. What does Iago plan to do to get revenge on Othello?

(see the answer key)

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