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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 first meet Othello?
(a) She met him at the market place.
(b) He saved her from bandits on the road.
(c) Her father invited him over for dinner to tell his tales of war.
(d) He saw her and admired her beauty, so he appraoched her on the street.

2. What does Brabantio find that convinces him his daughter really has escaped to get married?
(a) A receipt for a carriage.
(b) Her empty bed.
(c) A note.
(d) A marriage license.

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

4. Who is awakened by the noise that Roderigo causes during the brawl in the street?
(a) Emilia.
(b) The Duke's wife.
(c) Desdemona.
(d) The Duke.

5. What does Iago tell Cassio is the reason for Othello being at the inn?
(a) Othello is running from the law.
(b) Othellos is married.
(c) Othello wanted a drink with friends.
(d) Othello is getting ready to travel.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Iago tell Roderigo to do during the first night they are in Cyprus?

2. Who does Iago notice doting on Desdemona while in the court of the Duke of Cyprus?

3. Where are the Turks heading at the beginning of the play?

4. Why is Roderigo so unhappy about Desdemona's marriage?

5. What is Roderigo's first step toward revenge against Othello when he hears of their marriage?

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