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

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. What is so different about Desdemona and Othello's relationship?
(a) Desdemona is much older then Othello.
(b) Othello has been promised to another woman for years.
(c) Othello is a black man and Desdemona is a white woman.
(d) Desdemona has alread been married twice.

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

4. How do Iago and Roderigo wake up Brabantio to tell him of the marriage?
(a) They knock on his window while he is sleeping.
(b) They rush into the house after the doorman opens the door.
(c) They knock on the door.
(d) They sneak into his bedroom.

5. What does Iago think of a woman's opinion?
(a) It is usually the echo of her husband or father's opinion.
(b) It is just noise.
(c) It is highly important and should be listened to.
(d) It is nothing important and has no merit.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Iago mock about his wife after Cassio greets her in the court of the Duke of Cyprus?

2. Who does Iago reveal his entire plan to after everyone else leaves the Duke's court in Cyprus?

3. How does Othello act while Brabantio is accusing him of such horrible things at the inn?

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

5. Who does Iago choose to be his main pawn in his plan to get revenge against Othello?

(see the answer key)

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