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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Act 3, Scene 4.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does Iago plan to tell Othello once he is in Cyprus with him?
(a) That the Duke wants him to return to Venice.
(b) That Cassio and Desdemona are having an affair.
(c) That Roderigo is in love with Desdemona.
(d) That Cassio does not deserve his promotion.

2. What is the shortest scene in the book?
(a) Act 1, Scene 4.
(b) Act 3, Scene 1.
(c) Act 2, Scene 3.
(d) Act 2, Scene 2.

3. Who stood up for Othello when Desdemona spoke ill of him while Othello was still trying to woo her?
(a) Brabantio.
(b) Roderigo.
(c) Iago.
(d) Cassio.

4. What is the name of the Duke of Cyprus?
(a) Miltana.
(b) Montana.
(c) Milano.
(d) Montano.

5. How is Brabantio related to Desdemona?
(a) He is her grandfather.
(b) He is her godfather.
(c) He is her uncle.
(d) He is her father.

Short Answer Questions

1. Why does Brabantio think Othello has the power of bewitchment?

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

3. How does Iago plan to ruin Othello's marriage?

4. What does Roderigo want to do after the trial is over and the marriage was declared legitimate?

5. What do Othello and Desdemona do when they meet each other in Cyprus?

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