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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Act 4, Scene 2.

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. What does Iago tell Roderigo to do after Roderigo is done yelling at him?
(a) Write a false letter of love to Desdemona.
(b) Spread rumors about Othello.
(c) Sleep with Desdemona.
(d) Kill Cassio.

3. Who is Cassio most worried about when he comes ashore in Cyprus?
(a) Roderigo.
(b) Iago.
(c) Othello.
(d) Desdemona.

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

5. What does Desdemona tell Othello she was doing right before he came in the room so suddenly?
(a) She was thinking of how much she is going to miss Othello.
(b) She was talking with Emilia.
(c) She was speaking with no one, only waiting for Othello.
(d) She was visiting with Cassio.

Short Answer Questions

1. What is the big event of Act 2, Scene 2 in honor of?

2. How is Brabantio related to Desdemona?

3. What fault in Othello does Iago plan to use to go about destroying Othello's marriage?

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

5. Where does Othello go after his discussion with Brabantio at the inn?

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