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

2. What does Brabantio do when he hears that Desdemona really does love Othello?
(a) He attacks Othello.
(b) He embraces his new son.
(c) He disowns her.
(d) He slaps her and spits on her in public.

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

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

5. What is the literary function of the Clown in this play?
(a) To provide ironic situations.
(b) To relay important messages.
(c) To provide comic relief.
(d) To tell the history.

Short Answer Questions

1. What do Cassio and Iago discuss while they are on watch together their first night in Cyprus?

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

3. Why does Iago think he should have been promoted instead of Cassio?

4. While talking to Othello in Act 1, Scene 2, what does Iago pretend that he does not like to do?

5. Who sent the messengers who summon Othello while he is talking to Iago if his love for Desdemona?

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