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This test consists of 15 multiple choice questions and 5 short answer questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does the Duke of Cyprus praise about Othello before he comes ashore in Cyprus?
(a) His style.
(b) His courage.
(c) His love.
(d) His creativity.

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

3. Who is one of the messengers who summons Othello while he is talking to Iago of his love for Desdemona?
(a) Cassio.
(b) General Stringham.
(c) Brabantio.
(d) Roderigo.

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

5. What is the big event of Act 2, Scene 2 in honor of?
(a) Othello and Desdemona's marriage.
(b) The capture of a Turkish spy.
(c) The victory over the Turks.
(d) The Turks who have tried to invade.

6. What does Cassio call himself after he has been punished for his brawl in the street of Cyprus?
(a) A fool.
(b) No more than a man.
(c) A beast.
(d) A beggar.

7. Why does Iago think he should have been promoted instead of Cassio?
(a) Cassio is known for having a drinking and gambling problem.
(b) Cassio has a criminal record.
(c) Cassio has no real military experience.
(d) Iago has seniority.

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

9. Who does Othello put in charge of restoring order after Cassio's brawl in the street of Cyprus?
(a) Cassio.
(b) Iago.
(c) The Duke.
(d) Roderigo.

10. Who has declared the big event for Act 2, Scene 2?
(a) The Duke of Cyprus.
(b) The Duke of Venice.
(c) Iago.
(d) Othello.

11. While talking to Othello in Act 1, Scene 2, what does Iago pretend that he does not like to do?
(a) Give orders.
(b) Tell lies.
(c) Kill men.
(d) Take orders.

12. Why is Roderigo so unhappy about Desdemona's marriage?
(a) He wants his son to marry Desdemona.
(b) He hates Othello.
(c) He loves Desdemona.
(d) He lost a bet.

13. What does Cassio ask of Emilia the morning after his brawl in the street?
(a) To secure him some time to talk alone with Desdemona.
(b) To find some money for him to sail back to Venice.
(c) To deliver a letter to both Othello and Desdemona.
(d) To plead with Othello to forgive him.

14. Where does Othello go after his discussion with Brabantio at the inn?
(a) His own house.
(b) The Duke's house.
(c) He catches a ship heading to Cyprus.
(d) Brabantio's house.

15. What does the Duke order Othello to do before hearing what Brabantio has to say?
(a) Await his trial time in the jail.
(b) Depart to spy on the Turks.
(c) Leave to fight the Ottomans.
(d) Take an oath of honesty.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. How did Desdemona first meet Othello?

3. After Othello sets Iago and Cassio on the watch, who does he leave with on his first night in Cyprus?

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

5. Who is ordered to attend Desdemona on her journey to Cyprus?

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