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

2. What are Iago and Roderigo discussing as the first scene opens?
(a) Iago's wife and her treachery.
(b) The gossip of the town.
(c) The marriage of Othello and Desdemona.
(d) The status of the war.

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

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

5. How does Desdemona feel about Iago's description of the perfect woman?
(a) It describes herself to a tee.
(b) It is irrational and sexist.
(c) It is kind and sweet.
(d) It is more thoughtful than she would have expected.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who is awakened by the noise that Roderigo causes during the brawl in the street?

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

3. How is Brabantio related to Desdemona?

4. How does Othello really feel about Cassio, even after his brawl in the street?

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

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