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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. Who does Cassio hear is already pleading his case with Othello the morning after his embarrassing street brawl?
(a) Emilia.
(b) Iago.
(c) Desdemona.
(d) The Duke.

2. Where is Iago from?
(a) Florence.
(b) Paris.
(c) Verona.
(d) Venice.

3. Who does Iago choose to be his main pawn in his plan to get revenge against Othello?
(a) Desdemona.
(b) Roderigo.
(c) His wife.
(d) Cassio.

4. On what account does Brabantio want to arrest Othello?
(a) Bewitching Desdemona.
(b) Kidnapping Desdemona against her will.
(c) Taking Desdemona's virtue.
(d) Stealing precious jewels from Desdemona.

5. How does Othello act while Brabantio is accusing him of such horrible things at the inn?
(a) He is patient and understanding.
(b) He is not at all surprised and acts as if he were expecting this.
(c) He is scared and tries to run.
(d) He is angry and offended.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Iago think of a woman's opinion?

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

3. Who is Brabantio referring to when he says, "It would have been better if she had married even you."

4. During their discussion while on watch together, what does Iago urge Cassio to do?

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

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