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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. What does Othello do to punish Cassio for his fighting?
(a) Strips him of his title.
(b) Has him arrested.
(c) Chides him publicly.
(d) Beats him publicly.

2. Who seems to be the only man of stature and honor in the room while Brabantio is raving in the inn?
(a) Brabantio.
(b) Iago.
(c) Othello.
(d) Cassio.

3. Who is the main figure in Act 3, Scene 1?
(a) Desdemona.
(b) Cassio.
(c) Iago.
(d) Othello.

4. Who does Othello put in charge of restoring order after Cassio's brawl in the street of Cyprus?
(a) Roderigo.
(b) The Duke.
(c) Iago.
(d) Cassio.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. While speaking with Iago in Act 1, Scene 2, what does Othello say he would never give up for Desdemona?

2. What are Iago and Roderigo discussing as the first scene opens?

3. Who does Cassio hire to cheer himself up after his embarrassment on his first night in Cyrpus?

4. How do Iago and Roderigo wake up Brabantio to tell him of the marriage?

5. Who does Cassio want to have put in a good word for him with Desdemona the morning after his street brawl?

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